Description

This Autumn Harvest Apple & Feta Salad combines crisp seasonal apples with creamy feta, toasted nuts, and a bright vinaigrette for a flavorful and elegant fall dish. Perfect for Thanksgiving or a cozy dinner party, it balances sweet, salty, and tangy notes in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

2 large crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced

4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts

1/4 cup dried cranberries

1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 1/2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the mixed greens and place in a large bowl

2. Thinly slice the apples, toss with a little lemon juice if desired to prevent browning

3. Thinly slice the red onion and set aside

4. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans or walnuts for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant then cool

5. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified

6. Drizzle two thirds of the dressing over the greens and toss lightly

7. Add apple slices, red onion, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta to the greens

8. Gently fold in the toasted nuts

9. Transfer the salad to a serving platter, sprinkle remaining feta and nuts on top, and serve with the remaining dressing on the side

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: salad
Method: tossed
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 270
Sugar: 14
Sodium: 320
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 14
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 4
Protein: 6
Cholesterol: 15

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