Holiday Honeycrisp Salad
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this delightful Holiday Honeycrisp Salad, a perfect blend of crisp apple slices, crunchy pecans, and sweet cranberries, all drizzled with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. This vibrant salad not only adds color to your table but also offers a beautiful mix of flavors and textures that will please both kids and adults alike. Ideal for festive occasions or cozy weeknight dinners, it’s quick to prepare and can be made ahead of time, making it a go-to for busy hosts. Enjoy the wholesome goodness and festive spirit in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Honeycrisp apples (thinly sliced)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 12 ounces salad greens (such as spinach or arugula)
- 1 cup pecan halves (toasted or candied)
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup light vegetable oil (such as sunflower or safflower or extra-virgin olive oil)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 2 to 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette by combining vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, apple juice, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake well until blended.
- Slice Honeycrisp apples and toss them with lemon juice in a bag to prevent browning.
- In a serving bowl, layer the salad greens followed by apple slices, pecans, dried cranberries, and blue cheese if desired.
- Just before serving, drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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