Apple & Feta Harvest Salad
A vibrant salad with Honeycrisp apples, feta cheese, toasted pecans, and mixed greens, topped with a light vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium Honeycrisp apples Alternatively, use Gala, Fuji, or Granny Smith apples.
- 1 cup feta cheese Blue cheese or goat cheese can be used as alternatives.
- ½ cup toasted pecans
- 5 cups mixed greens Spinach, kale, arugula, or a blend.
Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey Use maple syrup for a vegan option.
- to taste salt & pepper
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard Optional for extra depth.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and dry mixed greens thoroughly.
- Slice, core, and dice the Honeycrisp apples into bite-sized pieces. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant and golden.
Vinaigrette
- Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and salt & pepper to taste. Add Dijon mustard if using.
Assembly
- In a large bowl, combine greens, apples, feta, and pecans.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Serve immediately for the freshest texture and flavor.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 1-2 days. Keep dressing separate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8g
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