Description
This Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad is a delightful mix of sweet and savory flavors with crispy apples, creamy feta, and crunchy pecans. Tossed in a tangy apple vinaigrette, it’s the perfect salad for the fall season.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 1/4 cup raw pecans
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- flaky sea salt
- 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
- 6 cups arugula or shredded kale
- 2 honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- arils from 1 pomegranate
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Apple Vinaigrette:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple butter (optional)
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
- kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, apple butter, honey, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toast the Nuts and Seeds: In a skillet over medium heat, toast pecans and pumpkin seeds with maple syrup, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt until fragrant and caramelized. Set aside to cool.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine arugula or kale, sliced apples, diced avocado, pomegranate arils, and crumbled feta. Add the toasted nuts and seeds, prosciutto, and drizzle with the apple vinaigrette. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Divide the salad into bowls and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Feel free to swap out the honeycrisp apples for another variety like Fuji or Granny Smith.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Fall salad, apple feta salad, harvest salad, autumn recipe