Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad
A crisp, colorful fall salad featuring sweet Honeycrisp apples, tangy feta, crunchy pecans, and a drizzle of honey-balsamic dressing the perfect balance of sweet and savory autumn flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup candied or toasted pecans
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced apples, red onion, cranberries, pecans, and feta cheese.
- 2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving.
- 4. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- 5. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add roasted pumpkin seeds or walnuts.
- Replace feta with goat cheese for a creamier flavor.
- To make it a full meal, top with grilled chicken or salmon.
- Dressing can be prepared in advance and stored for up to 1 week in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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