Holiday Honeycrisp Salad
Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Holiday Honeycrisp Salad, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors that will elevate your dining experience. This vibrant salad features crisp Honeycrisp apples, crunchy pecans, chewy dried cranberries, and rich blue cheese, all drizzled with a zesty apple cider vinaigrette. It’s not just a beautiful centerpiece for your holiday table; it also serves as a refreshing side dish for any gathering or a light meal on its own. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrition, this salad is a guilt-free indulgence that brings color and joy to every occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Honeycrisp apples (thinly sliced)
- 12 ounces salad greens (spring mix or baby spinach)
- 1 cup toasted pecan halves
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup light vegetable 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
- In a mason jar or bowl, combine vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, unsweetened apple juice, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk until well blended.
- Place sliced apples in a plastic baggie and drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning. Seal and shake gently.
- In a large salad bowl, layer salad greens, coated apple slices, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and crumbled blue cheese.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving and toss gently to coat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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