Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of fall with this Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette. This refreshing dish features a delightful mix of crisp greens, tart apples, and sweet dried cranberries, all complemented by the richness of feta cheese and the crunch of toasted pecans. Tossed in a homemade apple cider vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, cozy dinners, or as a light lunch. Whip it up in just 15 minutes for a nutritious and satisfying meal that will impress your guests and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups crisp Romaine or Green Leaf lettuce, chopped
- 2 medium tart red apples, cored and diced (do not peel)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (sub: honey)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Make the dressing by combining olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake well to mix.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, diced apples, cranberries, toasted pecans, bacon (if using), and feta cheese.
- Drizzle about two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg