Chopped Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Dressing
Chopped Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Dressing is a delightful combination of crisp vegetables and sweet fruits that captures the essence of the fall season. This vibrant salad features crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy apples, and pears, all topped with candied pecans that add a satisfying crunch. The sweet and tangy apple cider dressing ties it all together, making it a perfect side for any meal or a refreshing light lunch. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad is great for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, ensuring it will be a hit at your table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 red apple (diced)
- 1 anjou pear (diced)
- ½ red onion (chopped)
- â…“ cup dried cranberries
- â…“ cup crumbled feta cheese
- â…” cup pecans (or walnuts)
- â…“ cup apple juice
- â…“ cup apple cider vinegar
- â…“ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a jar, combine the apple juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, and black pepper. Shake well to mix and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, diced apples and pears, chopped onion, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a medium pan over medium heat, toast the pecans (or walnuts) for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add brown sugar and cinnamon; stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Once cooled slightly, chop the candied pecans and add them to the salad mixture.
- Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg