Description
Crisp Honeycrisp apples, creamy feta, spicy maple nuts, and crispy prosciutto tossed with an herby apple cider vinaigrette. Sweet, tangy, and crunchy for a festive fall side.
Ingredients
1/4 cup raw pecans
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Flaky sea salt
3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
6 cups arugula or shredded kale
2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
1 avocado, diced
Arils from 1 pomegranate
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple butter optional
2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Toss pecans and pumpkin seeds with maple syrup, cayenne, and cinnamon. Spread on one side of the sheet.
3. Arrange prosciutto flat on the other side. Bake 10 to 15 minutes until nuts are toasted and prosciutto is crisp.
4. Sprinkle warm nuts with flaky sea salt. Cool slightly.
5. In a large bowl combine arugula or kale, sliced apples, avocado, and pomegranate arils.
6. Add olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon, apple butter if using, honey or maple, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper to a jar. Seal and shake until emulsified.
7. Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
8. Top with roasted nuts, crispy prosciutto, and crumbled feta just before serving.
Notes
Kale can replace arugula but massage with olive oil and salt first.
Goat cheese may be used instead of feta.
Apple butter adds extra sweetness but is optional.
Watch nuts and prosciutto closely while baking to prevent burning.
Store vinaigrette separately if prepping ahead.
Pomegranate can be swapped with dried cranberries in a pinch.
Serve as a side or add roasted chicken or turkey to make it a main.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Thanksgiving
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360