Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans (or walnuts)
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced Honeycrisp apple, red onion, and dried cranberries. Toss gently.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top along with toasted pecans and pumpkin seeds if using.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat without making it soggy.
- For an extra burst of flavor, top with pomegranate seeds and fresh thyme leaves if desired.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg