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Honeycrisp Harvest Salad

Delicious Honeycrisp Harvest Salad with Apple, Feta, and Nuts

Enjoy this vibrant Honeycrisp Harvest Salad with apples, feta, and nuts. A delightful blend of flavors perfect for autumn gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

Nuts and Prosciutto
  • 1/4 cup raw pecans
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • to taste flaky sea salt
  • 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
Salad Base
  • 6 cups arugula or shredded kale
  • 2 pieces honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
  • 1 piece avocado, diced
  • 1 piece pomegranate, arils
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Vinaigrette
  • 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
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Large salad bowl
  • Jar with lid

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On the prepared baking sheet, toss together the pecans, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and ground cinnamon. Arrange in a single layer and lay the prosciutto flat around the nuts. Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the nuts are toasted and the prosciutto is crisp, watching closely. Sprinkle the toasted nuts with sea salt.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, apples, avocado, and pomegranate arils.
  4. To make the vinaigrette, combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake. Taste and adjust as needed.
  5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, tossing to combine. Top the salad with toasted nuts, prosciutto, and feta. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 490mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for autumn gatherings and can be customized to suit your taste. Substitute ingredients to make it your own.

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