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Autumn Apple and Feta Salad with Maple Toasted Nuts

Autumn Apple and Feta Salad with Maple Toasted Nuts
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A crisp and vibrant Autumn Apple and Feta Salad with Maple Toasted Nuts that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and crunchy flavors. Featuring crisp seasonal apples, creamy feta cheese, fresh mixed greens, and sweetly caramelized maple-glazed nuts, this salad makes a refreshing appetizer, side, or light meal that celebrates the cozy flavors of fall.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 2 crisp apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), rinsed and sliced
  • 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
  • 100g feta cheese, crumbled

Maple Toasted Nuts

  • 1 cup mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (plus extra for tossing apples)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Maple Toasted Nuts: Warm a skillet over medium heat. Add the mixed nuts and drizzle maple syrup over them. Stir gently to coat evenly. Toast the nuts for 4-5 minutes until fragrant and slightly caramelized. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  2. Wash and Slice the Apples: Rinse apples thoroughly and slice into thin wedges or bite-sized chunks, leaving the skin on for extra texture and color. Toss the slices with a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning and add tang.
  3. Assemble the Salad Base: In a large bowl, place the mixed greens as the salad base.
  4. Add Apples and Feta: Layer the sliced apples on top of the greens, then sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salad for creamy bursts of flavor.
  5. Drizzle Dressing and Toss: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create a simple dressing. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring every leaf and ingredient is lightly coated.
  6. Top with Maple Toasted Nuts: Sprinkle the cooled maple toasted nuts over the salad for a crunchy, sweet finishing touch.

Notes

  • Choose firm, crisp apples to maintain texture and avoid sogginess.
  • Toast nuts carefully to prevent burning once maple syrup is added.
  • Use fresh, dry mixed greens for the best salad experience.
  • Maple toasted nuts can be prepared a day ahead and stored separately to preserve crunch.
  • Toss the salad with dressing just before serving to keep it fresh and crisp.

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Keywords: Autumn salad, apple salad, feta salad, maple nuts, fall recipe, healthy salad, gluten free

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