Description
Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette is a delightful celebration of fall flavors, combining crisp greens, tart apples, and crunchy pecans. This vibrant salad is perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or simply as a nutritious side dish for weeknight dinners. Tossed in a sweet and tangy apple cider vinaigrette, each bite offers a refreshing experience that balances sweetness with crunch. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad is not only delicious but also versatile—ideal as a main course with grilled chicken or as a side next to roasted meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups Romaine or Green Leaf lettuce
- 2 medium tart red apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 8 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 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
- Prepare the dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid. Shake until well mixed.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, diced apples, cranberries, toasted pecans, crumbled bacon, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle about two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with any remaining dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg