Honey Dijon Apple Bacon Cranberry Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 serves, as a side
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Calories
386 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Honey Dijon Apple Bacon Cranberry Salad
Description
The Honey Dijon Apple Bacon Cranberry Salad blends leafy greens like baby spinach with contrasting flavors and textures. Sweet dried cranberries and crisp apple slices provide fruity notes, while walnuts add crunch. Feta cheese contributes a creamy, salty element, balanced by bacon’s smoky richness. The dressing uses olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard to create a slightly sweet and tangy coating that integrates the salad’s ingredients.
Preparation involves mixing the salad components in a bowl and then dressing them just before serving to maintain leaf crispness. The combination makes for a flavorful side or light meal that offers varied textures and complementary flavors.
This dressing does not require added salt due to naturally salty bacon and feta, but salt and pepper can be included to taste if desired. Adjust dressing amounts according to preference for coating coverage.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 4-6 cups baby spinach or mixed salad leaves including spinach
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup walnuts crushed
- ⅓ cup feta cheese Danish
- ½ red apple sweet, sliced
- ½ apple sliced, Granny Smith
- ¼ cup red onion sliced
- 4 lices Bacon cooked and sliced or chopped
Dressing:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3-4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Add all of the SALAD ingredients into a large salad bowl.
- Combine all of the DRESSING ingredients in a smaller bowl and mix well. Pour the dressing over the salad.
Notes
- No salt is added in the dressing since bacon and feta provide sufficient saltiness.
- Salt and pepper can be added to the dressing if preferred for extra seasoning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4serves, as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 327mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 2.896IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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