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Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad

Delightful Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad

This Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad is a vibrant dish filled with seasonal ingredients, perfect for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Honeycrisp Apples or Fuji or Pink Lady apples
  • 2 cups Butternut Squash cubed; or use sweet potatoes
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens arugula, spinach, or spring mix for a twist
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese or goat cheese or blue cheese
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries or chopped dates or figs
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans or walnuts or pumpkin seeds for nut-free option
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard optional
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Salad Bowl
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper until coated. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, until tender and golden brown.
  3. In a large salad bowl, add mixed salad greens. Wash and slice the Honeycrisp apples into thin wedges and add them along with crumbled feta, chopped nuts, dried cranberries, and sliced red onion.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and a pinch of salt and black pepper until smooth.
  5. Remove the roasted butternut squash from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently.
  6. For elegant presentation, layer the ingredients in a serving bowl rather than mixing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and consider chilling your salad bowl for extra freshness.

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