Autumn Apple and Feta Salad
A crisp autumn salad of apple, greens, feta, pomegranate, and spiced toppings with cider vinaigrette. Dress it just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
- Cuisine: American
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
- 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
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Spread the pecans, pumpkin seeds, and prosciutto as directed by the ingredient list and bake until crisp, about 10–15 minutes; cool.
- Whisk the oil, cider vinegar, Dijon, sweetener, and herbs into a vinaigrette.
- Combine the greens, apple slices, avocado, and pomegranate.
- Add feta and the cooled crisp toppings, then dress and toss gently.