Description
Experience the essence of fall with this Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette. This vibrant dish features a delightful combination of tart apples, sweet cranberries, creamy feta, and crispy bacon, all tossed in a homemade apple cider vinaigrette. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, this salad is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavors that evoke the warmth of autumn. Quick to prepare and versatile enough to complement any main course, it’s a wholesome option that will leave your taste buds satisfied.
Ingredients
- Crisp Romaine or Green Leaf lettuce
- Tart red apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- Dried cranberries
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Toasted pecans
- Crispy bacon
- Apple Cider Vinaigrette (olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard)
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a jar with a lid, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Seal and shake until well mixed.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, mix chopped lettuce, diced apples, cranberries, toasted pecans, crumbled bacon, and feta cheese. Drizzle about two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve Immediately: Plate the salad and serve with remaining dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg