Description
Delight in the flavors of fall with this Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad, a perfect blend of sweet and savory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced apple, feta cheese, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and sunflower seeds.
- Add protein (optional): If desired, add the sliced grilled chicken breast to the salad.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Make ahead: Prepare ingredients separately and combine just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Substitutions: Use goat cheese or blue cheese instead of feta; pecans or almonds instead of walnuts.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: autumn harvest, honeycrisp apple, feta salad, fall salad, salad recipe, easy salad, healthy salad
