Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Enjoy a refreshing Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette that’s perfect for meal prep. Try this delightful recipe today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups chopped Romaine or Green Leaf lettuce
- 2 medium tart red apples (cored and diced)
- 1 cup dried cranberries or fresh pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup toasted pecans
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese (or Gorgonzola)
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake well until emulsified.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, diced apples, dried cranberries (or pomegranate seeds), toasted pecans, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle about two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg