Description
Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette is a delightful blend of crisp greens, tart apples, sweet dried cranberries, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy toasted pecans, all topped with a homemade apple cider vinaigrette. This refreshing salad captures the essence of fall with its vibrant colors and flavors, making it perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy family dinner or a festive Thanksgiving celebration. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish can easily be customized to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy the seasonal goodness and nourish your body with this healthy option that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups Romaine or Green Leaf lettuce
- 2 medium tart red apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup toasted pecans
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 8 slices cooked bacon
- Apple Cider Vinaigrette (extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a jar with a lid, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Seal tightly and shake until well mixed. Store in the refrigerator if making ahead.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large 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 and toss gently to coat.
- 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 (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg