Apple and Feta Salad
This Apple and Feta Salad is a vibrant, seasonal dish that brings together the crisp sweetness of Honeycrisp apples, creamy feta cheese, toasted pecans, and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. It’s perfect for fall meals, whether as a refreshing side or a light main course.
- Time: 15 min
- Servings: 4
Source: Recipe Maestro
Ingredients
- mixed greens : fresh base for the salad
- large Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced: provides crisp texture and sweetness
- crumbled feta cheese: adds creamy, salty contrast
- pecans, toasted: nutty crunch and warmth
- dried cranberries: chewy texture and tartness
- pomegranate seeds : juicy burst and color
- red onion, thinly sliced: adds a mild bite
- tablespoons pumpkin seeds : extra crunch and nutrition
- tablespoon fresh thyme leaves : for herby aroma
- olive oil: base for the vinaigrette
- tablespoons apple cider vinegar: tangy acidity
- tablespoon honey: natural sweetness
- teaspoon Dijon mustard: sharpness and depth
- Salt and pepper to taste: seasoning to balance the dressing