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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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 342 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Stir together all salad dressing ingredients and chill until ready to serve.
  3. 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 Information

Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 318mg (13%) Potassium 151mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 460IU (9%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342

% Daily Value*

Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 318mg 13%
Potassium 151mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 460IU 9%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.