Description
Celebrate the flavors of fall with this Fresh Autumn Chopped Salad! Packed with crisp kale, shredded Brussels sprouts, sweet apples, toasted pecans, and tangy cranberries, this vibrant salad is tossed in a simple honey-lemon dressing and topped with creamy feta. Perfect for holiday gatherings or healthy weeknight meals, this seasonal dish brings together the best autumn produce in one delicious bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups kale, finely chopped
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, shredded
- 1 large apple, diced
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the greens and apples by washing and chopping kale, shredding Brussels sprouts, and dicing apple
- Combine all salad ingredients (kale, Brussels sprouts, apple, cranberries, pecans) in a large bowl
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper to make the dressing
- Toss salad with dressing until evenly coated
- Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve immediately
Notes
- Massage kale with olive oil to soften texture
- Toast pecans for enhanced nutty flavor
- Use crisp apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein
- For vegan version, omit feta or use dairy-free alternative
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: autumn salad, fall chopped salad, kale Brussels sprouts salad, healthy fall recipes, seasonal salad recipe