Description
This Holiday Honeycrisp Salad is a fresh and festive dish perfect for any holiday meal. It combines crisp spring greens with sweet and tart flavors from Honeycrisp apples, pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, and candied pecans, all topped with tangy feta cheese and a vibrant homemade honey-Dijon dressing. Quick to prepare and bursting with seasonally inspired ingredients, this salad adds a delightful crunch and colorful presentation to your Thanksgiving, Christmas, or fall gatherings.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/3 cup candied pecans
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup 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 or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well emulsified. Set this flavorful dressing aside.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, place the mixed spring greens. Arrange the thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples, pomegranate seeds, candied pecans, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, and dried cranberries evenly over the greens.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss everything together to coat the ingredients evenly with the dressing. Serve immediately to maintain the crisp texture and bright flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute goat cheese for feta if preferred.
- For a nut-free version, replace candied pecans with roasted pumpkin seeds.
- This salad pairs beautifully with roasted turkey or ham and makes a festive addition to any holiday meal.
