
4.9 from 48 votes
Apple Pecan Salad
This delicious Apple Pecan Salad is made with bacon, chicken (optional), and light balsamic dressing. Serve it as a side or add chicken and make it a meal!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 457 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 heads lettuce , chopped (I like to use a mixture of red leaf, spring mix, and spinach)
- 1-2 Fuji apples , washed and diced
- 5 lices Bacon , cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1 pound cooked chicken , chopped
For the Light Balsamic Dressing:
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Toss lettuce, apples, bacon, pecans, and chicken in a large bowl.
- Whisk dressing ingredients together and pour over salad. Toss to combine. Enjoy!
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Notes
- To make ahead: Store the main salad ingredients separately and toss them just before eating. After chopping the apples, add a splash of lemon juice to them to keep them from browning.
- If you have washed your lettuce you can place a paper towel at the bottom of the bag or bowl to help absorb the extra moisture in the salad. This will help your lettuce stay more fresh.
Nutrition Information
Calories
457kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
293mg
(12%)
Potassium
829mg
(24%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1401IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 457
% Daily Value*
Calories | 457kcal | 23% |
Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
Protein | 38g | 76% |
Fat | 25g | 38% |
Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
Potassium | 829mg | 18% |
Fiber | 6g | 24% |
Sugar | 11g | 22% |
Vitamin A | 1401IU | 28% |
Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.