Description
Crisp, vibrant, and bursting with seasonal flavors, the Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette is a delightful addition to any table. This salad combines tart apples, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and savory bacon, all topped off with creamy feta cheese. The homemade apple cider vinaigrette adds a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess to elevate the dish. Ideal for Thanksgiving gatherings or as a cozy weeknight dinner option, this nourishing salad is easy to prepare in just 15 minutes. Customize it with your favorite ingredients or enjoy it as-is for a refreshing and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups crisp Romaine or Green Leaf lettuce, chopped
- 2 medium tart red apples, cored and diced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the apple cider vinaigrette by combining all dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid. Seal tightly and shake until well mixed.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped lettuce, diced apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, crumbled bacon, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle about two-thirds of the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately with the remaining dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg