Description
Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette is a crisp and vibrant dish that captures the essence of fall. Featuring a delightful mix of tart apples, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and tangy feta cheese, this salad is both visually stunning and bursting with flavor. The homemade apple cider vinaigrette adds a sweet and tangy kick that elevates this salad to new heights. Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or as a refreshing addition to your everyday meals, this salad is not only nutritious but also incredibly easy to prepare. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a dish that impresses both friends and family.
Ingredients
- Crisp Romaine or Green Leaf lettuce
- Tart red apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- Dried cranberries
- Toasted pecans
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Cooked bacon
- Homemade apple cider vinaigrette
Instructions
- In a jar with a lid, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Seal tightly and shake well.
- In a large mixing bowl, add chopped lettuce, diced apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, crumbled bacon, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle 2/3 of the prepared dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately with extra 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: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg