Description
This Autumn Apple Salad with Maple Vinaigrette is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, perfect for the fall season. Crisp apples, tangy goat cheese, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans come together with a delicious maple dressing for a refreshing and satisfying salad.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup candied pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils (optional)
Maple Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Maple Vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.
- Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, apple slices, pecans, cranberries, red onion, goat cheese, and pomegranate arils if using. Drizzle the maple vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To make this salad more filling, top with sliced grilled chicken.
- If preparing ahead, store the dressing separately and toss before serving to keep the salad fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
