4.7 from 102 votes
Apple Pecan Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing
This Apple Pecan Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing is a fall favorite and always a hit at potlucks, Thanksgiving, and dinner parties!
Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 185 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Creamy Lemon Dressing:
- 3/4 cup crème fraiche or plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- zest of one lemon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Salad:
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 large Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup candied pecans
- 4 oz. aged white cheddar cheese, grated with a potato peeler or large grater
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
Instructions
- To make the dressing, combine the crème fraiche or Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth. Set aside. The dressing can be made up to 2 days in advance.
- To assemble the salad, place the lettuce in a large bowl. Drizzle lemon juice over the apple slices and toss to prevent them from browning. Add the apple slices, candied pecans, grated cheese, and chives to the salad bowl.
- Add the creamy lemon dressing and toss until salad is well coated. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- This salad is best when assembled and tossed right before serving. You can prep ingredients in advance but don’t toss until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
185kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
296mg
(12%)
Potassium
112mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
793IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
138mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 793IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.