Apple Salad
User Reviews
4.9
Apple Salad
Description
This Apple Salad layers leafy greens with a variety of textures and flavors. The Gala apples provide a juicy crunch while pecans add nuttiness and feta cheese contributes a salty, creamy element. Dried cranberries bring a touch of tart sweetness, complemented by the salty crispness of cooked bacon. Thin strips of red onion add mild sharpness.
The maple-cider vinaigrette mixes olive oil, apple cider vinegar, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, creating a slightly sweet and tangy dressing that ties the ingredients together. The salad is dressed just before serving to preserve the freshness and crunch of the ingredients.
Apple Salad is suitable as a light main dish or as a side to grilled meats or sandwiches. Serving immediately after dressing helps maintain the texture contrast that defines the salad's character.
Ingredients
- 10 oz. lettuce or baby spinach, spring mix
- 10 oz. spinach or baby spinach, spring mix
- 3 medium apple cored and thinly chopped, Gala
- 1 cup pecans toasted and chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 12 oz. Bacon cooked and chopped
- 1/2 small red onion sliced into thin strips
Maple-Cider Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Make the dressing: Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well blended. Or add to a mason jar cover with lid and shake to blend well.
- In a large salad bowl layer together lettuce blend, apples, pecans, feta, cranberries, bacon, and red onion.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to evenly coat.
- Serve immediately after adding dressing.
Notes
- The salad dressing can be prepared ahead and shaken in a jar for convenience.
- Serve the salad immediately after adding dressing to keep ingredients crisp.
- Variations in greens like baby spinach or spring mix work interchangeably with the suggested lettuces.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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