Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of fall with this Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette. This delightful dish effortlessly combines crisp greens, tart apples, and crunchy pecans, making it an ideal addition to any gathering. With sweet dried cranberries and savory bacon, each bite bursts with seasonal goodness. The homemade apple cider vinaigrette ties everything together with its perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Whether served as a side at Thanksgiving or as a main course during a cozy dinner, this salad will leave everyone at the table craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups crisp Romaine or Green Leaf lettuce, chopped (approximately 1 head of lettuce)
- 2 medium tart red apples, cored and diced (do not peel) (recommended: Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (sub: fresh pomegranate seeds)
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese (sub: Gorgonzola crumbles)
- 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 vinaigrette by combining all dressing ingredients in a mason jar; shake until mixed.
- In a large bowl, layer chopped lettuce, diced apples, cranberries, pecans, bacon, and feta.
- Drizzle two-thirds of the vinaigrette over the salad; toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg