Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad
Embrace the flavors of fall with this delightful Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad. This vibrant dish combines crisp Honeycrisp apples with creamy feta, crunchy pecans, and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette, creating a refreshing medley that dances on your palate. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this salad is both simple to prepare and impressively delicious. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a healthful side or light main dish that celebrates seasonal ingredients beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
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 pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (optional)
- 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 bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced Honeycrisp apple, red onion, and dried cranberries.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta and toasted pecans over the salad mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat without making it soggy.
- Serve immediately with optional garnishes like pomegranate seeds or fresh thyme leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg