Description
Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette is a delightful celebration of fall flavors, perfect for any gathering. This vibrant salad combines crisp greens, tart apples, and sweet dried cranberries, topped with creamy feta cheese and crunchy pecans. Drizzled with a homemade apple cider vinaigrette that balances sweetness and tanginess, it’s not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. Whether served as a refreshing side dish at Thanksgiving or as a light main course, this salad embodies the essence of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups crisp Romaine or Green Leaf lettuce, chopped
- 2 medium tart red apples, cored and diced (Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (sub: honey)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake well to combine.
- In a large bowl, toss together chopped lettuce, diced apples, cranberries, pecans, bacon (if using), and feta cheese.
- Drizzle about two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg