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Fall Harvest Salad with Apple Cider Salad Vinaigrette

Fall harvest salad that's packed with fall fruits and veggies.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 248 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Salad
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves in pieces
  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts ends cut and outer leaves trimmed off
  • 8 cups spring mix
  • 2 apples sliced (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or red delicious)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
Apple Cider Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup no sugar added apple cider or juice
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

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  1. To toast the pecans, preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Spread the pecans out in an even layer on a small rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Toast for about 7-10 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly golden brown. Set aside.
  4. Add the brussels sprouts to a food processor with a slicing attachment and slice the brussels sprouts until broken up into thin pieces. You’ll have about 8 cups of sliced brussels sprouts.
  5. Mix the brussels sprouts with the spring mix and add to a large serving bowl or platter.
  6. Top with sliced apples, dried cranberries, pomegranate seeds, toasted pecans, and feta.
  7. To make the apple vinaigrette, whisk together apple juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl or glass measuring cup.
  8. Slowly stream in the olive oil as you continue to mix until thick and well incorporated.
  9. Serve vinaigrette drizzled over the top of the salad.

Notes

  • Apples: For the best results, use a good eating apple, like Honeycrisp.
  • Pomegranate seeds: The pomegranate seeds add flavor and color to the salad. If you can't find pomegranates, feel free to omit the seeds.
  • Feta: Or a similar crumbled cheese.
  • Maple syrup: Honey will also work.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 222mg (9%) Potassium 638mg (18%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 1378IU (28%) Vitamin C 109mg (121%) Calcium 111mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 248kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 222mg 9%
Potassium 638mg 14%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 1378IU 28%
Vitamin C 109mg 121%
Calcium 111mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

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