Description
As autumn leaves begin to turn and the air becomes crisp, this Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple & Feta Salad captures the season with sweet-tart apples, tangy feta, mixed greens, and a bright maple vinaigrette. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or festive Thanksgiving spreads, it balances textures and flavors for a fresh, satisfying salad that celebrates the fall harvest.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the apples and mixed greens.
2. Core and thinly slice the honeycrisp apples and toss with a splash of lemon juice to prevent browning.
3. If using kale, massage leaves with olive oil until tender.
4. Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant; let cool.
5. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
6. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, apple slices, red onion, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans.
7. Sprinkle crumbled feta over the salad and drizzle with dressing.
8. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: tossed
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
Keywords: autumn, fall salad, honeycrisp apple salad, feta salad, harvest salad, thanksgiving salad, cozy dinner, autumn recipe, healthy salad, seasonal salad