Harvest Salad w/ Creamy Honey Balsamic Dressing

Welcome the flavors of fall with this fresh and colorful Harvest Salad with Creamy Honey Balsamic Dressing. Loaded with crisp apples, crunchy pitachios, dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese, this salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Topped with a rich, tangy, and slightly sweet dressing, it’s a healthy and satisfying way to enjoy the season’s best produce. Whether you’re serving it at a holiday gathering or meal-prepping for the week, this easy fall salad is a must-try!

Ingredients

For the Salad:

• mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
• apple (Honeycrisp or Gala), thinly sliced
• diced red onion
• dried cranberries
• pistacios
• pumpkin seeds
• crumbled feta cheese

For the Creamy Honey Balsamic Dressing:

• olive oil
• Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise for a richer texture)
• balsamic vinegar
• honey
• dijon mustard
• italian seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Make the Dressing:
   In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, Greek yogurt, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until creamy and well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Assemble the Salad:
   In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced apples, red onion, cranberries, pumpkin seeds and pistachios. Top with feta cheese.
3. Dress and Serve:
   Drizzle the creamy honey balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat.

Tips & Tools Needed

• Tools: cutting board and knife, large bowl with tongs
• Toast nuts in a dry skillet for extra flavor.
• Prep ahead by mixing the dressing a day in advance.
• Add grilled chicken or quinoa for a protein and carb boost.

This Harvest Salad is bursting with texture, flavor, and seasonal goodness — a fall favorite you’ll want to make again and again!

Yield: 8 servings

Harvest Salad w/ Creamy Honey Balsamic Dressing

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Loaded with crisp apples, crunchy pitachios, dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese, this salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Prep Time 8 minutes

Total Time 8 minutes

Ingredients

• Spring mix salad (enough to fill a large salad bowl)
• 1/2 Red onion, diced
• 1 med. apple, diced
• 1/2 cup feta cheese
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup pistachios
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• Dressing:
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 T balsamic vinegar
• 2 T honey
• 1 T mayonnaise
• 1/2 T Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients in a large salad bowl and toss together
2. Add dressing over the salad before serving