1cupdiced applessuch as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
3ouncescrumbled feta cheese
1/2cuptoasted pecans
1/4cupdried cranberries
Dressing:
1/3cupolive oil
3tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
2tablespoonsmaple syrup
2teaspoonswhole grain Dijon mustard
2clovesgarlicgrated
Sea salt and fresh ground pepperto taste
Instructions
Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Lightly toss with tongs.
Put the dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake until well combined. Taste, and adjust the seasoning or balance of flavors to your liking.
Add the dressing to the salad and toss until everything is coated.
Transfer between bowls and serve.
Notes
Storing leftovers: You can make the salad and dressing ahead, but don’t combine until ready to serve.Variations: Any variety of apple will work here, and you can swap out the pecans for another type of nut, such as walnuts or almonds. Goat cheese is also a good substitute for feta.Pairs well with:Chewy Browned Butter Oatmeal Cookies, Low and Slow Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Tomato Pumpkin Soup