Description
This Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad is a delightful fall dish. It combines the sweet crunch of Honeycrisp apples with creamy, salty feta cheese for a balanced flavor profile. Perfect as an appetizer or side, it’s easy to make and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, or romaine)
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
- Core and slice the Honeycrisp apples into thin wedges. Add them to the bowl.
- Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the toasted walnuts to the salad mix.
- Sprinkle the dried cranberries over the salad.
- Add the thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, in-season Honeycrisp apples.
- Toast walnuts to enhance their flavor; watch them closely to prevent burning.
- Serve dressing separately if preparing the salad in advance to keep greens crisp.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like basil or mint for extra flavor.
- Add protein sources like grilled chicken, tofu, or chickpeas to make it a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Salad preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 22g
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