Mixed Apple Salad Over Greens

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Mixed Apple Salad Over Greens, a refreshing medley of crisp Honeycrisp and tart Granny Smith apples paired with tender mixed salad greens. Enhanced by the crunch of pecans, the sweet-tangy pop of dried cranberries, and the creamy richness of crumbled goat cheese, this salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. A simple, homemade apple cider vinaigrette made with olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together for an irresistible burst of freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful dish makes a show-stopping side or light main course—ideal for busy weeknights and elegant gatherings alike. Perfectly seasonal and bursting with nutrients, this apple salad is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 whole Honeycrisp apple
• 1 whole Granny Smith apple
• 6 cups Mixed salad greens
• 0.5 cup Pecans
• 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.33 cup Crumbled goat cheese
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash both the Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples thoroughly and pat them dry.

Step 2

Core the apples and slice them into thin wedges or bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, apple slices, pecans, and dried cranberries.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Top the salad with crumbled goat cheese.

Step 7

Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	803.5 grams (803.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1291

Total Fat 95.70g	123%
Saturated Fat 20.20g	101%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.00g
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 738mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 96.40g	35%
Dietary Fiber 19.80g	71%
Total Sugars 71.20g
Protein 23.20g	46%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 258mg	20%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 1280mg	27%

*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: 64.3%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 28.8%