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Fresh autumn harvest salad with crisp Honeycrisp apple slices, feta cheese, candied pecans, and mixed greens.
Callie Brooks

Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad

This salad tastes like fall in every bite — sweet Honeycrisp apples, tangy feta, tart cranberries, and crunchy toasted pecans tossed with a golden apple cider vinaigrette. Quick, vibrant, and perfectly seasonal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 oz mixed greens (about 5 cups)
  • 1 large Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • salt & pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • salad bowl
  • small jar or mixing bowl
  • whisk or fork
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife

Method
 

  1. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Shake or whisk until smooth and emulsified.
  2. In a large bowl, add mixed greens. Top with sliced Honeycrisp apple, crumbled feta, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries.
  3. Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  4. Serve immediately while the greens are fresh and crisp. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 2100IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 1.1mg

Notes

Toast the pecans for maximum flavor and slice apples just before serving to keep them crisp. For extra flair, add roasted butternut squash, pomegranate arils, or serve with grilled chicken or salmon. Store components separately for best texture.

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