Description
Celebrate the flavors of fall with the Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad, a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This vibrant salad features crisp Honeycrisp apples, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy walnuts atop a bed of mixed greens. Drizzled with a sweet balsamic vinaigrette, it balances savory and sweet elements beautifully. Whether served as a side at Thanksgiving or as a standalone lunch, this salad is quick to prepare and packed with nutritional goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, kale)
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, add mixed greens as the base.
- Evenly distribute sliced Honeycrisp apples over the greens.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and sliced red onion on top.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg