This Holiday Honeycrisp Salad is a festive, colorful mix of crisp Honeycrisp apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and creamy goat cheese, tossed in a sweet and tangy apple cider vinaigrette. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings and brings fresh flavors to any table!
Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
6 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, or romaine)
2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup pecans, toasted
⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese (or feta, if preferred)
Optional: ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
For the Apple Cider Vinaigrette:
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and Dijon mustard. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until the dressing is well combined and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens, sliced Honeycrisp apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and red onion if using. Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese on top.
Dress and Serve: Just before serving, drizzle the apple cider vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Kcal: 220 kcal | Servings: 6 servings
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