Apple Walnut Salad with Honey Dressing
A crisp and refreshing salad featuring sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and a light honey vinaigrette. Perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith), cored and thinly sliced
- 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- Honey Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional Add-ins:
- Dried cranberries
- Crumbled feta or goat cheese
- Sliced avocado
- Red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Wash and core the apples. Thinly slice them, keeping the peel on.
- Prepare the walnuts: Roughly chop the walnuts.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl or on a serving platter, place the mixed greens. Arrange the apple slices on top of the greens.
- Add walnuts and other add-ins: Sprinkle the chopped walnuts and any optional add-ins (cranberries, cheese, etc.) over the salad.
- Dress and serve: Drizzle the honey dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine.
Notes
- Use a variety of apples for a mix of sweetness and tartness.
- Toast the walnuts lightly in a dry skillet for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust the honey dressing ingredients to your taste preferences.
- Get creative with your add-ins!
- This salad is best served immediately to prevent the apples from browning and the greens from wilting.
- If making ahead, keep the dressing separate and dress just before serving.