Description
Taste the Apple Cranberry Pecan Saladcrisp apples tart cranberries and crunchy pecans come together in a fresh easytomake bowl Great for busy weeks
Ingredients
Mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula, or a spring mix) — 6 cups
Large apples, thinly sliced — 2 medium
Dried cranberries — 1/2 cup
Pecans, toasted and chopped — 1/2 cup
Feta cheese or goat cheese, crumbled — 1/4 cup
Red onion, thinly sliced — 1/4 small
Fresh parsley, chopped — 2 tablespoons
Apple cider vinaigrette: olive oil (3 tablespoons), apple cider vinegar (2 tablespoons), lemon juice (1 tablespoon), Dijon mustard (1 teaspoon), honey (1 teaspoon), salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1 — Toast the pecans: Place a dry skillet over medium heat; toast pecans in an even layer 5–7 minutes until fragrant and golden. Let cool.
- Step 2 — Prepare greens and fruit: Rinse greens and spin dry; slice apples; optionally toss slices with a squeeze of lemon to prevent browning; thinly slice red onion and chop parsley.
- Step 3 — Make the dressing: Whisk olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper; emulsify by shaking for 20 seconds if you like.
- Step 4 — Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine greens, apples, cranberries, red onion, and parsley; drizzle with dressing and toss gently; sprinkle toasted pecans and feta on top.
- Step 5 — Optional finishing touches: Crumble extra cheese or add microgreens; serve immediately or chill greens and dress just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
