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Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad

Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad Bliss

A refreshing Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad combining sweet apples, tangy feta, and crunchy pecans, perfect for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 medium Honeycrisp Apples or Fuji or Gala apples
  • 4 ounces Feta Cheese or goat cheese or fresh mozzarella
  • 1 cup Toasted Pecans or walnuts or pumpkin seeds
  • 4 cups Baby Spinach or mixed greens
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • to taste Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • salad bowl
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Fruits and Vegetables: Wash the Honeycrisp apples, core, and slice into thin wedges. Soak sliced red onion in ice water for 10 minutes. Wash and dry baby spinach leaves.
  2. Toast Pecans: Place a skillet over medium heat and add the pecans. Toast for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and golden brown. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  3. Make Vinaigrette: In a bowl, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper, whisk until emulsified.
  4. Assemble Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine sliced apples, crumbled feta, toasted pecans, and spinach. Toss gently to mix.
  5. Dress and Serve: Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad, toss gently, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dress just before serving to keep the salad crisp. Try mixing greens for different textures and flavors.

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