Tossed with a warming apple cider vinaigrette...healthy, simple, and so delicious!
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT15M
Total time: PT30M
Rating
4.5 stars (893 reviews)
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
Steps
1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. On the prepared baking sheet, toss together the pecans, pumpkin seeds, maple, cayenne, and cinnamon. Arrange in a single layer. Lay the prosciutto flat around the nuts. Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the nuts are toasted and the prosciutto is crisp. Watch both closely. Sprinkle the nuts with sea salt.3. Meanwhile, in a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, apples, avocado, and pomegranate arils.4. To make the vinaigrette. Combine all ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake. Taste and adjust as needed.5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, tossing to combine. Top the salad with toasted nuts, prosciutto, and feta. Eat and enjoy!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 360 kcal
Reviews
Beth Sherer on 2026-02-04 (5 stars): Hey Tiegen-
I am making this salad for the second time and wanted to know if you thought a cheese substition - like fresh parm- would taste ok? Thanks, Beth
Nana on 2026-01-21 (5 stars): Make this whenever I host a luncheon. Along with a soup. Never fails to bring smiles
Julie on 2026-01-13 (5 stars): One of the best salads I’ve ever had
Lara on 2025-11-22 (5 stars): We LOVE this recipe! We enjoy all the aspects of choosing the nuts and the apples, and massaging the kale. It is a hit every time we bring to a potluck.
