Description
Fresh, crisp, and festive, this Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad combines apples, feta, pecans, and cranberries with a tangy cider dressing. Perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy fall meals.
Ingredients
6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
1 large Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup toasted pecans (or walnuts)
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Dressing: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine greens, sliced apple, red onion, and cranberries.
2. Add feta, toasted pecans, and pumpkin seeds if using.
3. In a separate container, whisk olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss to coat.
5. Top with pomegranate seeds and fresh thyme if desired.
6. Serve immediately.
Notes
Swap feta with goat cheese or blue cheese for variation.
Use walnuts or almonds instead of pecans.
Add pear or orange slices for extra fall flavor.
Replace greens with kale or romaine if preferred.
To make vegan, use vegan cheese and replace honey with maple syrup or agave.
Add grilled chicken, tofu, or quinoa for extra protein and fullness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Thanksgiving Recipes
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg