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Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad

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This Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad is a crisp, colorful mix of fall flavors, combining sweet apples, salty feta, crunchy nuts, and dried fruit with a light vinaigrette. It’s refreshing, elegant, and perfect for seasonal gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
  • 6 cups mixed greens (arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  2. Wash and dry the mixed greens. Thinly slice the apples and optionally toss them with a bit of lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. In a large salad bowl, combine greens, apple slices, feta cheese, toasted nuts, dried cranberries, and red onion (if using).
  4. Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and gently toss to coat.
  5. Top with additional feta and nuts for garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Add grilled chicken or roasted butternut squash to make it a main dish.
  • Swap feta for blue cheese or goat cheese for different flavor profiles.
  • Use roasted pumpkin seeds for a nut-free crunch.
  • Add thinly sliced pears for more sweetness.
  • Keep dressing separate until ready to serve for best texture.

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