Description
Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette is a delightful blend of crisp greens, sweet apples, and savory toppings that captures the essence of fall. This vibrant salad is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile, making it suitable for everything from cozy family dinners to festive Thanksgiving feasts. The homemade apple cider vinaigrette adds a tangy sweetness that perfectly complements the textures of crunchy pecans and crispy bacon. With each bite, you’ll experience a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more. It’s fresh, healthy, and a wonderful addition to any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups Romaine or Green Leaf lettuce
- 2 medium tart red apples (like Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 8 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 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 with a lid. Shake well until combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, add chopped lettuce, diced apples, cranberries, toasted pecans, crumbled bacon, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg