Description
A fresh and vibrant autumn harvest apple salad featuring crisp Honeycrisp apples, mixed greens, tangy feta cheese, and toasted pecans, all brought together with a delicious balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Honeycrisp Apples
- 4 cups Mixed Greens
- 1 cup crumbled Feta Cheese
- ½ cup Pecans
- ¼ cup Balsamic Vinaigrette
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep Ingredients – Wash and dice Honeycrisp apples into bite-sized pieces. Rinse mixed greens thoroughly under cold water and pat dry completely
- Step 2: Toast Pecans – Heat dry skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and toast for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown and fragrant
- Step 3: Combine Base – In large bowl, combine mixed greens, diced apples, crumbled feta, and toasted pecans. Toss gently with clean hands or tongs
- Step 4: Add Dressing – Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over salad mixture. Toss again until all ingredients are evenly coated with dressing
- Step 5: Serve – Transfer to individual plates or bowls immediately. Add extra feta cheese if desired and serve while apples remain crisp
Notes
- Choose Honeycrisp apples for their exceptional crunch and balanced sweet-tart flavor that won’t brown quickly after cutting
- Toast pecans until they smell nutty and turn golden brown, but watch carefully to prevent burning which creates bitter flavors
- Dry greens completely after washing to prevent diluting the vinaigrette and creating soggy salad texture
- Add dressing just before serving to maintain crisp textures and prevent wilting of delicate lettuce leaves
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: autumn harvest apple salad, apple salad recipe, fall salad, healthy salad, feta cheese salad, pecan salad