5.0 from 3 votes
Apple Pecan Fall Salad
A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 293 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove pressed or finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
For the Salad
- 10 ounces baby spinach washed and dried
- 2 apples thinly sliced
- ½ cup candied pecans chopped
- 4 ounces soft goat cheese (chevre) crumbled
Instructions
Make the dressing
- Add all of the ingredients for the dressing to a small bowl, whisk until well combined. Set aside.
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Assemble the salad
- Place the spinach in a large bowl, if serving right away, toss in about a tablespoon of the dressing. If you are preparing this ahead of time, don't add the dressing until right before serving.
- Add the sliced apples, pecans and crumbled goats cheese, drizzle on another tablespoon of dressing. Serve with the remaining dressing on the side, so dressing can be added to taste individually.
Notes
- Make ahead - although components can be prepared ahead of time such as making the dressing and crumbling the cheese, I don't recommend assembling the salad until just before serving.
- Leftovers - this salad is best eaten right away, as the dressing will start to wilt the spinach, and the apples will turn brown. If you don't mind that, the salad can be kept in a sealed container in the fridge for about 1 day.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
293kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
379mg
(16%)
Potassium
529mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
7088IU
(142%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
135mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 529mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 7088IU | 142% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.