Winter Apple Feta Salad
Ingredients
- Salad
- 1 large crisp apple thinly sliced
- 2 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 cups mixed salad greens spinach, arugula, or spring mix
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ¼ small red onion thinly sliced
- Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss the cubed squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, until tender and lightly browned. Let cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place the salad greens in a large serving bowl. Add the sliced apple and red onion.
- Top with roasted squash, dried cranberries, nuts, and crumbled feta.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving and gently toss to combine.
Notes
This fall-inspired apple feta salad is fresh, colorful, and packed with seasonal flavor. Sweet roasted squash, crisp apples, creamy feta, and crunchy nuts make this the perfect autumn side dish for holiday meals, Thanksgiving tables, or cozy weeknight dinners.