Description
A vibrant autumn salad featuring mixed greens, apples, toasted pecans, and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, baby kale)
- 2 cups thinly sliced tart apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans
- 1/2 cup goat cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toast the pecans: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, add the mixed greens, sliced apples, and toasted pecans. Crumble goat cheese on top if using.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
- Serve and enjoy with family and friends.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavors. Chill your salad bowl before assembling to keep the greens crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: fall salad, apple cider vinaigrette, autumn recipes, healthy salad, vegetarian salad