Harvest Apple Pecan Salad: 1 divine autumn bite
Enjoy a taste of autumn with this Harvest Apple Pecan Salad. Crisp apples, crunchy pecans, and a tangy maple vinaigrette come together for a refreshing and flavorful salad perfect for any fall gathering or a delightful lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Whisking and Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 large apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- For the Maple Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced apple, toasted pecans, and feta cheese (if using).
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
- Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad.
- Toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- For a sweeter dressing, add an extra teaspoon of maple syrup.
- Other cheese options like goat cheese or blue cheese also work well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg