Autumn Harvest Apple Salad
A fresh and vibrant fall salad with Honeycrisp apples, mixed greens, crumbled feta, toasted pecans, and balsamic vinaigrette—perfect for holidays, cozy dinners, or light lunches.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 medium Honeycrisp apples diced
- 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach, arugula, or spring mix
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup pecans toasted
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.
- Dice the Honeycrisp apples into bite-sized pieces.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant and golden brown. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, diced apples, crumbled feta, and toasted pecans.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the flavors of autumn!
Notes
For variations, try swapping pecans with walnuts, using goat cheese instead of feta, or adding dried cranberries for extra sweetness. Toss apples in a little lemon juice to prevent browning if preparing ahead.