Description
This Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad captures the essence of fall with crisp apples, salty feta, toasted pecans, and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. Quick, fresh, and festive, perfect for any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
- 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
- 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)
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Place mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
2. Add thinly sliced Honeycrisp apple and red onion.
3. Sprinkle with crumbled feta, toasted pecans, cranberries, and optional toppings.
4. In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk or shake together olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
5. Drizzle about three-quarters of the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
6. Top with pomegranate seeds and fresh thyme if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Slice the apples just before serving to prevent browning.
- Taste your dressing and adjust the honey or vinegar to your liking.
- Store components separately if prepping ahead to avoid soggy greens.
- Serve as a light lunch or side for roasted meats or holiday dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: honeycrisp apple salad, feta salad, fall salad, apple cider vinaigrette, autumn salad