Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of fall with this Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette. This delightful dish combines crisp greens, tart apples, sweet dried cranberries, creamy feta, and crunchy pecans for a unique mix of textures and tastes. Tossed in a homemade apple cider vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or as a refreshing side any day. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a healthy and nutritious salad that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups crisp Romaine or Green Leaf lettuce, chopped
- 2 medium tart red apples, cored and diced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid. Shake well until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped lettuce, diced apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, crumbled bacon, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle about two-thirds of the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately on plates with remaining dressing on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 22mg