Description
Holiday Honeycrisp Salad is a fresh and vibrant salad perfect for the fall and winter holiday season. Featuring crisp Honeycrisp apples, mixed greens, dried cranberries, candied pecans, and creamy goat cheese, this salad is dressed with a tangy and slightly sweet apple cider vinaigrette. It’s a colorful, flavorful, and easy-to-prepare dish that complements any festive meal.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- 6 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and spring mix)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup candied pecans
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds (optional)
Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples, dried cranberries, candied pecans, crumbled goat cheese, thinly sliced red onion, and pomegranate seeds if using.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crisp textures.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh. You can prepare the dressing and salad ingredients separately a few hours ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to toss.
- Substitute walnuts or almonds for the candied pecans for a different nutty flavor and texture.
- For a stronger cheese flavor, replace goat cheese with blue cheese if preferred.
