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Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad

A delightful Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad featuring fresh ingredients and a homemade vinaigrette.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • jar with lid
  • salad bowl

Ingredients
  

Nuts and Seeds

  • ¼ cup raw pecans
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • flaky sea salt
  • 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto

Salad Base

  • 6 cups arugula or shredded kale
  • 2 honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cup arils from pomegranate
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Apple Vinaigrette

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple butter (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons honey or maple
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
  • kosher salt and black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On the prepared baking sheet, toss together the pecans, pepitas, maple, cayenne, and cinnamon. Arrange in a single layer. Lay the prosciutto flat around the nuts. Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the nuts are toasted and the prosciutto is crisp. Watch both closely. Sprinkle the nuts with sea salt.
  • Meanwhile, in a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, apples, avocado, and pomegranates.
  • To make the vinaigrette, combine all ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake. Taste and adjust as needed.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, tossing to combine. Top the salad with toasted nuts, prosciutto, and feta. Eat and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Autumn Harvest, Feta Salad, fresh, Healthy, Honeycrisp Apple, salad recipe
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