Description
A vibrant salad combining mixed greens, Honeycrisp apples, tangy feta cheese, and toasted pecans, perfect for celebrating the autumn season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans (or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced Honeycrisp apple, red onion, and dried cranberries.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted pecans over the top.
- If using, add pumpkin seeds for extra crunch.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Finish with optional pomegranate seeds and fresh thyme.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the autumn flavors.
Notes
For optimal freshness, keep the dressing on the side until serving. Consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas for added protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Autumn salad, Honeycrisp apple salad, feta salad, fall recipes, healthy salad