Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad
A fresh and healthy fall salad packed with crisp apples, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 2 pieces crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), thinly sliced
- ½ cup dried cranberries (or fresh cranberries, halved)
- ½ cup pecans, lightly toasted Toast for enhanced flavor
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese Optional topping
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Thinly slice the apples and toss them lightly with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
Assembly
- Add the sliced apples, cranberries, and toasted pecans to the bowl of greens.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a separate bowl until emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Garnish with crumbled feta or goat cheese if desired.
Notes
Store leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 2 days but keep dressing separate until serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g