Description
This Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad is a refreshing fall salad packed with sweet apples, creamy feta, candied pecans, and a tangy vinaigrette. A perfect healthy side dish or light lunch bursting with fall flavors. Great for holiday menus and everyday meals. Keywords: autumn salad, apple feta salad, fall harvest salad, honeycrisp apple recipe.
Ingredients
2 Honeycrisp apples
6 cups mixed greens
1 cup feta cheese crumbles
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup candied pecans
0.25 red onion, thinly sliced
0.25 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon maple syrup
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined.
2. Add mixed greens to a large serving bowl.
3. Scatter in the sliced red onions, dried cranberries, and candied pecans.
4. Core and thinly slice the Honeycrisp apples and add to the salad.
5. Crumble feta cheese over the top.
6. Drizzle dressing just before serving and gently toss the salad.
7. Serve immediately for best flavor and crunch.
Notes
This salad is best served immediately after dressing to maintain freshness.
For make-ahead prep, store dressing and components separately.
Try substituting walnuts or goat cheese for a variation in flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg