Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of fall with this Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette. Bursting with a delightful combination of crisp greens, tart apples, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans, this salad is perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, casual dinners, or as a healthy lunch option. The homemade apple cider vinaigrette adds a tangy-sweet finish that elevates the dish to new heights. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can quickly whip up this nutritious and satisfying salad. Whether enjoyed as a main course paired with grilled chicken or presented as an eye-catching side on your buffet table, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
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
- To make the dressing, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake well until combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together chopped lettuce, diced apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, crumbled bacon, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle about two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and gently mix until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with any remaining dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg