Autumn Salad with Apple & Pecans
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4.6
Autumn Salad with Apple & Pecans
Description
The Autumn Salad with Apple & Pecans centers on a base of diverse leafy greens such as spinach, arugula, and red leaf lettuce, providing a fresh and varied texture. Crisp apple pieces offer sweetness that contrasts subtly with the maple-flavored pecans, adding a nutty, slightly sweet element. Cucumber slices contribute moisture and a mild snap, while crumbled goat cheese adds a creamy and slightly tangy dimension. Thinly sliced green onions introduce a gentle pungency.
The dressing of apple cider vinegar is light but sharp enough to unify the salad components without overpowering their natural profiles. This salad delivers a refreshing combination of crunchy textures, soft cheese, and bright acidity suitable for a light lunch or side dish during the autumn season.
Choosing a sweeter apple variety like Gala, Jazz, or Honeycrisp enhances the overall harmony, and crumbling chilled goat cheese helps maintain its texture in the salad.
Ingredients
- 8 cups mixed salad greens such as spinach, arugula & red leaf lettuce
- 1 cup cucumber halved, English variety, sliced
- 1 cup apple See Note 1, chopped
- ½ cup pecans maple flavor
- 2 ounces goat cheese crumbled (See Note 2, soft, chevre
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar used as dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, maple pecans, cucumber slices, chopped apple, goat cheese and green onions.
- Toss with the dressing. Taste and add more dressing, if desired.
Notes
- Choose sweeter apple varieties such as Gala, Jazz, or Honeycrisp to complement the salad's flavors.
- Crumble goat cheese immediately after removing it from the fridge to achieve better texture and ease of mixing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.3g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 6% |
| Fat | 10.6g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 10.1mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 152.8mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% |
| Sugar | 7.2g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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