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Honeycrisp Apple Salad
Isla Marie

Honeycrisp Apple Salad

This Honeycrisp Apple Salad is a refreshing mix of juicy, crisp Honeycrisp apples, toasted pecans, tangy feta, and dried cranberries all tossed in a sweet-tangy honey-Dijon dressing. Light, vibrant, and naturally gluten-free, it’s the perfect fall salad for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:
  • 2 large Honeycrisp apples cored & thinly sliced (unpeeled)
  • 6 cups mixed greens arugula, spinach, spring mix
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup pecans toasted & chopped
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced (optional)
Honey-Dijon Dressing:
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
Optional:
  • 1 tsp lemon juice to prevent apple browning

Equipment

  • Large salad bowl
  • Small jar or whisk (for dressing)
  • Cutting board & sharp knife
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Small skillet (for toasting pecans)
  • Salad tongs

Method
 

  1. Toast Pecans: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pecans 3–4 min until fragrant. Cool and chop.
  2. Make Dressing: In a jar, combine olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Shake well.
  3. Prep Apples: Slice apples thinly. Toss with 1 tsp lemon juice (optional).
  4. Assemble: In a large bowl, layer greens, apples, cranberries, pecans, feta, and red onion.
  5. Dress: Drizzle dressing just before serving. Toss gently.
  6. Serve: Plate immediately for max crunch. Offer extra dressing on the side.

Notes

Keep Apples Crisp: Dress at serving time.
Make Ahead: Prep all components; store separately up to 1 day.
No Honeycrisp? Use Pink Lady, Gala, or Granny Smith.
Vegan: Skip cheese or use vegan feta; use maple syrup.
Storage: Undressed salad in fridge up to 2 days. Dressing keeps 1 week.
Gluten-Free: Naturally GF with certified ingredients.