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Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad

Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad Perfection

Enjoy a delightful Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad, a perfect blend of fall flavors with Honeycrisp apples, butternut squash, and feta cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Honeycrisp Apples Substitute with Fuji or Pink Lady if needed.
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash Can swap with sweet potatoes.
  • 6 cups Mixed Salad Greens Baby spinach or arugula also work.
  • 4 oz Feta Cheese Can be replaced with goat cheese or shaved Parmesan.
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries Chopped dates, figs, or pomegranate seeds can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans/Walnuts Pumpkin seeds can be used for a nut-free version.
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion Shallots or green onions can be swapped.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Can use any neutral oil like avocado oil.
  • 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Red wine vinegar can be used if needed.
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard Honey or maple syrup can be added for sweetness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Salad Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. In a salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced Honeycrisp apples, crumbled feta, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans.
  4. Mix olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey or maple syrup in a small bowl until emulsified.
  5. After the squash has roasted, fold it into the salad bowl with warm ingredients.
  6. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and consider toasting the nuts for added crunch. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping the dressing separate.

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