Honeycrisp Apple Salad

Ingredients

Salad base

• 2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
• 2 cups mixed greens (or baby spinach)
• 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries (optional)
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1/4 cup feta or goat cheese (optional)

Dressing

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prep apples
   Slice Honeycrisp apples thinly. Toss with a little lemon juice if you want to prevent browning.
2. Build the salad
   In a large bowl, combine greens, apples, celery, cranberries, nuts, and cheese.
3. Make dressing
   Whisk olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Toss & serve
   Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently right before serving.

🔥 Tips for best flavor

• Honeycrisp apples give the best crunch + sweetness
• Toast nuts for extra depth
• Add a pinch of cinnamon to the dressing for a fall-style twist

🍽️ Optional upgrades

• Add grilled chicken for a full meal
• Swap cranberries for pomegranate seeds
• Use Greek yogurt in the dressing for a creamy version