Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad: Easy and Delicious
This Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad is a refreshing, easy, and delicious dish that combines mixed greens, apples, feta, and nuts.
Equipment
- salad bowl
- small bowl or jar
- Whisk
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens spinach, arugula, or spring mix
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup pecans toasted (or walnuts)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds optional
- ¼ medium red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves optional
Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, thinly sliced Honeycrisp apple, red onion, and dried cranberries.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta, 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 and toss gently to combine. Ensure that everything is evenly coated without making the salad soggy.
- Top the salad with pomegranate seeds and fresh thyme leaves for an extra burst of flavor, if desired.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light main meal.
Notes
Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep the dressing separate to avoid soggy greens.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg
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