Description
Fresh, crisp, and vibrant, this Fuji Apple Salad combines sweet Fuji apples with mixed greens, crunchy pecans, dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a light and tangy apple cider vinaigrette, it’s a perfect healthy and colorful salad ideal for quick lunches or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 2 Fuji apples, thinly 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: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens, sliced Fuji apples, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Add dressing: Drizzle the freshly made apple cider vinaigrette evenly over the salad ingredients.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss the salad to coat all components with the dressing, then serve immediately for the freshest taste and texture.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken to make the salad a more filling and protein-rich meal.
- Toast pecans lightly in a dry skillet to enhance their flavor and add extra crunch.
- Dress the salad just before serving to prevent wilting and keep ingredients crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
