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A vibrant fall salad featuring crisp apple slices, crumbled feta cheese, mixed greens, and crunchy walnuts, arranged on a white plate with a scattering of fresh herbs, showcasing bright autumn colors with reds, greens, and whites, styled simply with natural light highlighting textures and freshness.

Flavorful Apple Feta Salad for a Bright Fall Side

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A simple, fresh salad combining crisp apples, creamy feta cheese, mixed greens, and walnuts, topped with a honey vinaigrette.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 large apples, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 5 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced apples, walnuts, and feta cheese.
  3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately as a fresh, flavorful side dish.

Notes

  • Use crisp, firm apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp for the best texture.
  • Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant for extra crunch.
  • This salad pairs well with roasted meats or can be enjoyed on its own.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes (for walnuts, if toasted separately)
  • Method: Mixed salad
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 220 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg