Description
A fresh and flavorful salad combining crisp apples, crunchy pecans, and a sweet maple vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed greens, then place them in a large bowl.
- Add the sliced apple, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the pecans before adding them to the salad.
- Use a sweet apple variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji for best results.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or roasted turkey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg