09/24/2026
Apple Pear Harvest Salad with Feta, Candied Pecans & Cranberry Honey Dressing
Ingredients
For the Harvest Salad:
6 cups mixed salad greens (180 g)
2 medium Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced (300 g)
2 ripe pears, thinly sliced (300 g)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (75 g)
1/3 cup dried cranberries (50 g)
1/4 cup pomegranate arils (40 g)
For the Candied Pecans:
3/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped (85 g)
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of kosher salt
For the Cranberry Honey Dressing:
1/3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (35 g)
1/4 cup honey (85 g)
2 tbsp apple c***r vinegar
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp orange juice
1 tsp orange zest
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
For Garnish (optional):
Fresh thyme leaves
Extra pomegranate arils
Orange zest
Flaky sea salt
Directions
Combine the cranberries, honey, apple c***r vinegar, orange juice, orange zest, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small saucepan.
Simmer over medium-low heat for 5–7 minutes, until the cranberries soften and begin to burst.
Let the mixture cool slightly, then blend or mash until mostly smooth. Whisk in the olive oil and set aside.
For the candied pecans, combine the pecans, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a skillet over medium-low heat.
Cook for 4–6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pecans are glossy and caramelized. Transfer to parchment paper and let cool completely.
Place the mixed greens in a large serving bowl or platter.
Arrange the sliced apples and pears over the greens, alternating the colors for a layered presentation.
Scatter the feta, dried cranberries, pomegranate arils, and cooled candied pecans over the salad.
Drizzle generously with the cranberry honey dressing just before serving.
Finish with fresh thyme, orange zest, and a small pinch of flaky sea salt.
Serve immediately while the greens are crisp and the pecans remain crunchy.
Nutritional Info (per serving, serves 6)
Calories: 335
Protein: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 39 g
Fat: 18 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 28 g
Sodium: 390 mg
