Description
A delightful salad capturing the flavors of fall, featuring Honeycrisp apples and tangy feta cheese, perfect as a refreshing side or light main meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
- Fresh thyme leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced Honeycrisp apple, red onion, and dried cranberries.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta, toasted pecans, and pumpkin seeds over the salad.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top the salad with pomegranate seeds and fresh thyme leaves, if desired.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light main meal.
Notes
Best served fresh; store leftovers separately in an airtight container for up to a day. Adjust the dressing ingredients to taste.