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Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad

Delicious Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad for Fall Gatherings

Enjoy a fresh blend of Honeycrisp apples, roasted squash, and feta cheese in this delightful autumn salad.
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 substitutes: Fuji or Pink Lady apples
  • 1 lb Butternut Squash substitutes: roasted sweet potatoes or delicata squash
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil alternatives: avocado oil
  • to taste Salt & Pepper remember that feta can be salty
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens alternatives: arugula or spinach
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese alternatives: goat cheese or blue cheese
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries alternatives: chopped dates or pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts alternatives: pumpkin seeds for nut-free
  • 1 small Red Onion slice thinly
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar alternatives: balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Honey (or Maple Syrup) for a vegan option use maple syrup
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • large salad bowl
  • small bowl or jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the cubed butternut squash in olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread it evenly on a baking sheet. Roast for about 25 minutes until tender.
    Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad
  2. Combine mixed salad greens with thinly sliced red onion in a large salad bowl. Gently toss to mix.
    Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
    Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad
  4. Once the squash is roasted and slightly cooled, add sliced Honeycrisp apples, the warm roasted squash, crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans to the greens bowl. Drizzle the vinaigrette over and gently toss.
    Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad
  5. For presentation, consider layering ingredients rather than mixing them completely to create an elegant serve.
    Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping the dressing separate to maintain freshness. Roasted squash can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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