Apple and Walnut Salad

Close-up of a salad with apple slices, greens, red onion, cheese, and walnuts.

Apple and Walnut Salad

A fresh and crisp salad made with crunchy apples, toasted walnuts, creamy feta, and a simple honey Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish for any meal.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Servings

Calories 284kcal

Author Kylee Ayotte

Ingredients

6 cups mixed salad greens
2 large apples
1 cup walnut halves or pieces
¾ cup feta cheese crumbled
½ small red onion

Dressing

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Get prepped: Wash and dry the 6 cups mixed salad greens. Slice the 2 large apples and ½ small red onion.
Toast the walnuts: Place 1 cup walnut halves or pieces in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently for 3 to 4 minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned. Watch closely so they don’t burn. Remove from heat and let cool.
Make the dressing: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, a2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt and pepper until well combined.
Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, add the 6 cups mixed salad greensalad greens, apples, toasted walnuts, ¾ cup feta cheese, and red onion.
Drizzle with the dressing. Serve immediately.

Notes

Dry the salad greens well before dressing to keep them crisp.
Toss the salad just before serving to prevent soggy greens.
Slice apples right before adding to the salad to keep them from browning, or toss them in a little lemon juice.
Toast walnuts over medium heat and keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.
Adjust dressing sweetness and tang to taste.

Nutrition