Craving a refreshing salad with fall flavours? Try this autumn apple walnut green salad prepared with juicy apple, crisp mixed salad greens, crunchy walnuts and zesty dressing. Perfect as a satisfying meal or as a side dish with a main meal.

fresh apple greens salad in a blue bowl placed on a marble.

This apple walnut feta salad makes a perfect festive side dish. Bursting with vibrant colours and a mix of sweet, tangy and crunchy flavours, it’s sure to become a new family favourite.

It is a fabulous dish to be on a meal plan and to serve the crowd. It is one of the easiest and quickest salads to put together with minimal prep and it’s a delicious way to boost your fiber intake.

Ingredients

For Dressing: Olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper and maple syrup
Pantry Ingredients: Pumpkin seeds, walnuts and cranberries.
Perishable Ingredients: Fresh apple, mixed salad greens and feta cheese. I have used braeburn apple and a mix of radicchio, lettuce and frisse.

See the recipe card for quantities.

Step By Step Instructions

jar of apple salad dressing placed on black granite.

Step 1: In a small jar, combine olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper and maple syrup.

Step 2: Seal the jar tightly with a lid and shake well until ingredients are fully blended.

Step 3: Remove the lid, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Keep the jar aside.

blue bowl of apple walnut green salad placed on dark grey textured platform.

Step 4: In a wide bowl, spread salad greens, thinly sliced apple, toasted walnuts, pumpkin seeds and cranberries.

blue bowl of apple walnut feta salad placed on dark coloured platform.

Step 5: Now sprinkle crumbled feta and drizzle the prepared dressing over the top.

fresh greens, nuts and apple salad in a blue bowl.

Step 6: Toss gently until everything is well combined.

blue bowl of apple walnut cranberries greens salad placed on marble.

Serve this fresh, crunchy and delicious autumn apple walnut green salad with any main meal or on its own.

Check out another autumn recipe on the blog pear walnut cranberry salad.

Substitutions and Variations

Greens: While the mixed greens taste best, you can also try baby spinach, arugula or kale.

Nuts: Try pecans or almonds if you are not a fan of walnuts.

Dried Fruits: Try raisins or dried apricots if you prefer something different from cranberries.

Sweetener: You can substitute maple syrup with any other sweetener, such as honey or agave syrup.

Apple: I used braeburn apples, but gala, pink lady or a mix of bramley and jazz apples also works well.

Storage

If you are planning this salad for meal prep or to serve a crowd, prepare and store the salad dressing in a clean jar in the fridge for up to 3 days in advance. Store salad greens, feta and apple separately in the fridge. Toss salad greens with freshly sliced apple, nuts, cranberries and dressing just before serving.

Tips and Tricks

Fresh: Always dress salad just before serving to keep salad greens fresh and crisp. If you prepare salad ahead of time, store the dressing separately and toss right before serving.

Apple: Slice an apple just before assembling the salad to prevent it from browning.

Dressing: Toss salad with dressing just before serving, as letting it sit for long can cause the greens to wilt.

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