Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of autumn with this Simple Fall Harvest Salad. Bursting with crunchy apples, tangy cranberries, and nutty pumpkin seeds, this salad is a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Tossed in a light balsamic vinaigrette and topped with creamy feta cheese, it’s perfect for cozy dinners, potlucks, or just because you deserve a treat. Easy to prepare and customizable, this salad will leave your taste buds dancing all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Mixed Greens (baby spinach & arugula)
- 2 medium Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinaigrette (homemade preferred)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by rinsing mixed greens under cold water and patting them dry.
- Core and slice the apples into bite-sized pieces; toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens and sliced apples; toss gently.
- Sprinkle dried cranberries and roasted pumpkin seeds over the top.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette just before serving; toss lightly until evenly coated.
- Serve on plates or bowls, topping each serving with crumbled feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg