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Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad

Delicious Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad

This Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad is a delightful blend of sweet Honeycrisp apples, creamy feta, and fresh greens, perfect for fall.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Honeycrisp Apples Cored and sliced into wedges
  • 4 cups Mixed Greens Can substitute with spinach or arugula
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled; goat cheese is a great alternative
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds Can substitute with sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries Can substitute with raisins or chopped dates
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Can substitute with balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup Can substitute with honey
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Can use yellow mustard for a milder version
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Can use fresh minced garlic
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Adjust according to preference

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Salad Bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Core and slice the Honeycrisp apples into thin wedges, toss with olive oil and cinnamon, and spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes.
  2. On the same baking sheet, add pumpkin seeds to the empty half and toast for 5-7 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  3. Rinse and dry your mixed greens, tearing larger leaves into bite-sized pieces and placing them in a large salad bowl.
  4. Finely slice the red onion and add it to the bowl of mixed greens.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Add the roasted apples and pumpkin seeds to the salad bowl, along with dried cranberries and crumbled feta cheese. Mix gently.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss to combine, and serve immediately or let it sit for a few minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover salad and dressing separately for up to 2 days. Toss before serving for the best texture.

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