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Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad

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This salad blends sweet Honeycrisp apples with creamy feta and crispy prosciutto. It’s a brilliant choice for a light meal or as an impressive side dish at gatherings.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup raw pecans
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Flaky sea salt, to taste
  • 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 6 cups arugula or shredded kale
  • 2 honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • Arils from 1 pomegranate
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple butter (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Toss pecans, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Spread mixture on the baking sheet and add prosciutto.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until nuts are golden brown and prosciutto is crispy.
  • Mix arugula or kale, Honeycrisp apples, avocado, and pomegranate in a large bowl.
  • Combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard, apple butter, honey, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper in a jar; shake well.
  • Pour vinaigrette over salad, toss gently, and top with roasted nuts, prosciutto, and feta cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh, seasonal ingredients for the best flavor.
Toasting nuts enhances their flavor.
Adjust vinaigrette sweetness according to taste.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixed
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg