Description
Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette is a delightful celebration of fall flavors. This vibrant salad features crisp greens paired with tart apples, sweet dried cranberries, creamy feta cheese, crunchy pecans, and savory bacon, all tossed together in a homemade apple cider vinaigrette. Perfect for any occasion, from Thanksgiving feasts to casual dinners, this salad not only impresses with its colorful presentation but also tantalizes the palate with its balance of sweet and savory notes. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, you can enjoy this wholesome dish that packs vitamins and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups Romaine or Green Leaf lettuce
- 2 medium tart red apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 8 slices cooked bacon
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- Dressing: olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar. Seal and shake until mixed.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, diced apples, cranberries, pecans, bacon bits, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle about two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately with the remaining dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (about 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg