Seasonal Apple Salad (Printable Version)
Crisp apples and nuts combine with greens and tangy dressing for a light, fresh dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 2 medium seasonal apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Gala), cored and thinly sliced
02 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, or baby kale)
03 - 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Nuts & Cheese
05 - 1/3 cup walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped
06 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
→ Dressing
07 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon honey
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How To Make:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
02 - In a large salad bowl, add salad greens, sliced apples, fennel, and red onion.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle chopped nuts and crumbled cheese over the salad if desired.
05 - Serve immediately to preserve freshness and crisp texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This salad balances sweet, tangy, and crunchy textures in a way that feels like sharing a secret with a friend
- It quickly became a favorite for its endless versatility and that fresh, energizing bite
02 -
- Don’t slice the apples too early or they might start to brown; toss them in the dressing promptly to keep them fresh
- Toasting the nuts changed everything for me, unlocking a depth of flavor I never anticipated
03 -
- Whisk the dressing vigorously to get a perfect emulsification that clings to every ingredient
- Chop nuts roughly rather than finely to preserve the satisfying crunch in each bite