Holiday Honeycrisp Salad

The Holiday Honeycrisp Salad is a vibrant and refreshing apple and cranberry recipe, perfect for any festive gathering. With crisp Honeycrisp apples, tangy dried cranberries, crunchy nuts, and a sweet maple-Dijon vinaigrette, this easy-to-make side dish is a delightful counterpoint to richer holiday meals. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a beautiful and delicious addition to your holiday table.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Total Time 15

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Holiday

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad Base:

4-5 cups Mixed Greens like spring mix
2 Large Honeycrisp Apples cored and diced
1 cup Dried Cranberries
1/2 cup Candied Pecans or Walnuts roughly chopped
1/4 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese or Goat Cheese

For the Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette:

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
1/2 teaspoon Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground, to taste

Equipment

Large mixing bowl
Small Whisking Bowl
Whisk
Sharp knife
Cutting board

Method

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard, 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Core and dice the Honeycrisp apples into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
2 Large Honeycrisp Apples
In a large serving bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced Honeycrisp apples, dried cranberries, and chopped candied pecans or walnuts.
4-5 cups Mixed Greens, 2 Large Honeycrisp Apples, 1 cup Dried Cranberries, 1/2 cup Candied Pecans or Walnuts
Gently sprinkle the crumbled feta or goat cheese over the salad ingredients.
1/4 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese or Goat Cheese
Just before serving, drizzle the maple-Dijon vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently until all ingredients are lightly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, always dress the salad just before serving to keep the greens crisp. If preparing ahead, store salad components and dressing separately.