Chopped Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Dressing
Chopped Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of fall in every bite. This delightful salad features a harmonious blend of crunchy candied pecans, sweet apples, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a sweet and tangy apple cider vinaigrette. Perfect for festive gatherings or as a light meal, this salad beautifully balances flavors and textures, making it an irresistible addition to any table. Enjoy its seasonal appeal while nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Chopped romaine lettuce
- Diced red apple
- Diced Anjou pear
- Crumbled bacon
- Chopped red onion
- Dried cranberries
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Candied pecans (or walnuts)
- Apple juice
- Apple cider vinegar
- Olive oil
- Honey
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining apple juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, and black pepper in a jar. Shake well and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, diced apple, diced pear, crumbled bacon, chopped onion, dried cranberries, and feta cheese.
- For the candied nuts, toast pecans or walnuts in a medium pan over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon until melted and evenly coated. Transfer to cool before chopping.
- Add the cooled candied nuts to the salad mixture. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg