Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad
Enjoy this refreshing Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad that combines sweet apples, creamy feta, and crunchy pecans—perfect for fall!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- 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 (or walnuts)
- 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 salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, thinly sliced Honeycrisp apple, red onion, and dried cranberries. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese, toasted pecans, and pumpkin seeds (if using) over the salad.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently to combine everything thoroughly while ensuring not to make the salad soggy.
- Top the salad with pomegranate seeds and fresh thyme leaves if desired.
- Enjoy this refreshing Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad right away.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl (300g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg