Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad
If you’re looking for a vibrant, refreshing salad that captures the essence of autumn, the Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad is your answer. This delightful dish combines crisp Honeycrisp apples with creamy feta cheese and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this salad balances sweet and savory flavors while providing a nutritious option that’s both satisfying and visually appealing. It can stand alone as a light meal or serve as an impressive side dish at your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- 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 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (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.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pecans.
- In a separate bowl, 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 combine.
- Garnish with optional pomegranate seeds and fresh thyme leaves before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg