5-Ingredient Fall Harvest Salad with Apples and Feta
A simple, five-ingredient fall salad featuring crisp apples, salty feta, toasted pecans, peppery arugula, and a drizzle of maple syrup. It’s quick, cozy, and perfect for chilly nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz (140g) arugula
- 1 large apple (about 200g), such as Honeycrisp or Fuji, cored and thinly sliced
- 4 oz (115g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup (60g) pecans, toasted
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread pecans on a small baking sheet in a single layer. Toast for 5-7 minutes until fragrant and slightly darker. Let cool.
- Wash the apple. Core and slice into thin, even slices (about 1/4-inch thick). If not serving immediately, toss with a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Pat feta dry with a paper towel. Crumble into irregular, bite-sized pieces.
- Place arugula in a large mixing bowl. Remove any thick stems or wilted leaves.
- Add sliced apple, toasted pecans, and crumbled feta to the bowl. Drizzle with maple syrup. Gently toss until evenly combined.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Toast pecans for best flavor. Use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup. Slice apples just before serving to prevent browning. For a dairy-free version, omit feta or use plant-based alternative. Store undressed components separately for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 9
Keywords: fall harvest salad, apple feta salad, 5-ingredient salad, easy fall salad, arugula salad, maple syrup dressing