Apple Pecan Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
Apple Pecan Salad with Maple Vinaigrette - an easy fall salad with sweet red apples, crunchy candied pecans, feta cheese, and a quick maple vinaigrette dressing!
Servings:6 servings
Ingredients
- 6-8 cups mixed greens
- 2 small-medium fuji or gala apples, chopped
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup shelled pecan halves , or chopped pecans
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries , (optional)
Dressing
- ½ cup oil
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar , (may sub white vinegar)
- 3 tablespoons real maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add pecans, sugar, and cinnamon to a small-medium pan or skillet. Stir over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until sugar melts and nuts are coated. Transfer to a plate or foil-lined baking pan to cool.
- Stir together all salad dressing ingredients and chill until ready to serve.
- In a large serving bowl toss together greens, apples, onions, candied pecans, feta cheese, and cranberries. When ready to serve, toss with dressing.
Notes
Store dressing in airtight container in fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 342 kcal, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 26 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 7 mg, Sodium: 318 mg, Potassium: 151 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 20 g, Vitamin A: 460 IU, Vitamin C: 10 mg, Calcium: 28 mg, Iron: 1 mg