Description
Fresh, crisp, and colorful, this Fuji Apple Salad features sweet Fuji apples, mixed greens, crunchy pecans, dried cranberries, and creamy feta tossed in a light apple cider vinaigrette. It’s a vibrant, easy-to-make salad perfect for a healthy lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 2 Fuji apples, sliced
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined and smooth.
- Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced Fuji apples, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Add the dressing: Drizzle the prepared apple cider vinaigrette evenly over the salad ingredients.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss the salad to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing. Serve immediately to maintain freshness and crispness.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken for a protein boost to make it a complete meal.
- Toast the pecans lightly before adding to enhance their flavor and crunch.
- Dress the salad just before serving to keep the greens crisp and fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
