Granny Smith Apple Salad

Brighten up your table with this crisp and refreshing Granny Smith Apple Salad, a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors! Featuring tart Granny Smith apples, crunchy toasted pecans, and a pop of sweetness from dried cranberries, this salad is elevated by the creamy crumble of feta cheese and a zesty homemade apple cider vinaigrette. Mixed salad greens and thinly sliced red onion add textural contrast, while the honey-Dijon dressing ties everything together in just 15 minutes. Ideal as a light lunch or a vibrant side dish, this recipe is sure to become a favorite for every season.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 whole Granny Smith apples
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 0.5 whole red onion
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup pecans (toasted)
• 0.25 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the Granny Smith apples, then core and thinly slice them. You may leave the peels on for added texture and color.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens as the base.

Step 3

Thinly slice half of a red onion and add it to the bowl along with the sliced apples.

Step 4

Add the dried cranberries and toasted pecans to the salad for a sweet and nutty crunch.

Step 5

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top of the salad.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad, then gently toss to coat all the ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	855.7 grams (855.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1454

Total Fat 98.10g	126%
Saturated Fat 18.60g	93%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 53mg	18%
Sodium 1475mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate 138.00g	50%
Dietary Fiber 22.70g	81%
Total Sugars 102.60g
Protein 19.30g	39%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 443mg	34%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 1232mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.4%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 36.5%