Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of fall with our Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad. This delightful dish combines crisp Honeycrisp apples, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy toasted pecans, all drizzled with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. Perfect for gatherings or as a light meal at home, this salad highlights seasonal ingredients that celebrate autumn’s bounty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans (or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced Honeycrisp apple, red onion, and dried cranberries.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted pecans over the top.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds if desired and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (150g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg