This Holiday Honeycrisp & Spiced Nut Salad is a vibrant and festive dish that’s perfect for adding a fresh, flavorful touch to your holiday table. Crisp, juicy Honeycrisp apples provide a sweet and tart contrast to the warm, spiced nuts for a crunchy, aromatic bite. Tossed in a light, tangy vinaigrette, this salad offers a beautiful balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. The bright colors and seasonal ingredients make it a stunning addition to any holiday spread, and its mix of textures—from the crisp apples to the crunchy nuts and soft cheese—will have your guests coming back for seconds.
Holiday Honeycrisp & Spiced Nut Salad
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Holiday Honeycrisp & Spiced Nut Salad
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Author:
Amber aka Rosebud
Servings
4-6
Ingredients
Dressing
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¼ c. apple cider vinegar
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1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
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⅓ c. organic cold-pressed olive oil
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1 Tbsp. raw honey
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Baja Gold Sea Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
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1 bunch of kale, stems removed & chopped
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1 large Honeycrisp apple, cored & chopped
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4 slices of bacon, cooked & diced
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½ c. celery, sliced
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½ c. feta cheese, crumbled
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½ medium red onion, diced
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2/3 c. Rosebud’s Harvest Spiced Nuts
Directions
For the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients together.
For the Salad:
In a large salad bowl, add the kale.
Just before serving, add the dressing to the kale, and then toss until combined and coated.
Top with the rest of the ingredients and gently toss until combined. Enjoy!
Recipe Note
- Turn this dish into a main course by adding some savory grilled chicken on top! We like to add a bit of citrus flare to the chicken by adding our Rosebud's Lemon Pepper seasoning!
- If you prefer a different base for your salad, swap out the kale for romaine or spinach!
