A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring crispy apples, walnuts, feta, and shredded vegetables with a tangy vinaigrette.

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4 cups fresh spinach or mixed greens

1 red apple, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Fuji preferred)

1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded

1/2 cup carrots, julienned

1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Optional: 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds

For the dressing:

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

Salt and pepper to taste

1. Rinse and dry the spinach or greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.

2. Layer on the red cabbage and julienned carrots.

3. Thinly slice your apple and arrange the slices over the greens.

4. Add the walnuts and feta cheese evenly across the salad.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.

6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss lightly.

Slice apples just before serving to prevent browning.

Toasting walnuts enhances their flavor.

Store the dressing separately if making ahead.

Keywords: Crispy Apple Walnut Salad, Apple Feta Salad, Autumn Salad, Healthy Salad Recipe