Apple Pecan Salad
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4.8
Apple Pecan Salad
Description
The Apple Pecan Salad features torn red leaf lettuce as a fresh leafy base combined with diced sweet Fuji apple, crumbled smoky bacon, and chopped toasted pecans that provide crunch and depth. The dressing is a vinaigrette with grated garlic, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper whisked until emulsified.
This dressing adds a pungent garlic flavor alongside mustard’s sharpness and balsamic’s acidity, balancing the sweetness from the apple and the saltiness from the bacon. The pecans contribute a crunchy, nutty component. The combination yields a salad with a range of textures and nuanced flavors from sweet to savory and tangy.
It can be served as a refreshing side to grilled meats or on its own for a light meal. The ingredients come together quickly, making it a practical option for everyday meals or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 6 cups red leaf lettuce washed and torn
- 1 Fuji apple washed and diced
- 4 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled, hickory smoked
- 4 tablespoons pecans toasted and chopped
for the dressing-
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all salad ingredients into a large bowl. Whisk all ingredients for dressing together. Toss dressing with salad and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 573mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 4250IU | 85% |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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