Description
Delight in the flavors of fall with this Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette. This vibrant and refreshing salad combines crisp Romaine lettuce, tart Fuji apples, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans, all topped off with a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for family gatherings or as a light lunch, it offers a satisfying mix of sweet and savory that truly captures the essence of the season. With its colorful presentation and nutritious ingredients, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with vitamins and health benefits. Enjoy it as a standalone meal or pair it with your favorite protein for a complete dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups Romaine or Green Leaf lettuce, chopped
- 2 medium Fuji or Honeycrisp apples, cored and diced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 8 slices cooked crumbled bacon
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- For the vinaigrette, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar. Seal tightly and shake until combined.
- In a large bowl, mix together the chopped lettuce, diced apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, crumbled bacon, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle about 2/3rds of the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately with the remaining dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg