Description
A delightful salad featuring the crisp sweetness of Honeycrisp apples combined with salty feta, peppery arugula, and crunchy pecans, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, sliced thinly
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 cups arugula, rinsed and dried
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Rinse the arugula and dry it. Wash, core, and slice the Honeycrisp apples. Crumble the feta.
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the salad by combining arugula, sliced apples, toasted pecans, and crumbled feta. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Notes
For a creamier texture, substitute feta with goat cheese. Serve fresh to maintain the crispness of the greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: salad, Honeycrisp apple, feta, arugula, autumn recipe, healthy