Here’s a fresh, crunchy Apple Salad with Honeycrisp Apples—sweet, tangy, and great as a side or light lunch.
Honeycrisp apple is especially good here because it stays firm and doesn’t turn mushy quickly.
Apple Salad with Honeycrisp Apples
Ingredients
- 2 large Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 1/3 cup feta cheese (or blue cheese if you prefer stronger flavor)
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the nuts in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
- Slice the Honeycrisp apples thinly just before assembling to keep them crisp and fresh.
- In a large bowl, combine greens, apples, onion, cranberries, and toasted nuts.
- Whisk dressing ingredients until smooth and slightly thick.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Top with feta cheese and serve immediately.
Optional upgrades
- Add grilled chicken for protein
- Swap feta for goat cheese for a creamier taste
- Add avocado for extra richness
- Sprinkle cinnamon lightly on apples for a warm twist
If you want, I can also make a low-calorie version, a chicken meal-prep version, or a restaurant-style creamy dressing version.
