Chopped Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Dressing
Chopped Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Dressing is a delightful celebration of seasonal flavors that brings together crunchy greens, sweet fruits, and a tangy dressing. This vibrant salad is quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. The combination of fresh romaine lettuce, crisp apples, and pears is artfully balanced by the crunch of candied pecans and the creamy touch of feta cheese. Tossed in a homemade apple cider vinaigrette, this salad is not only nutritious but also visually stunning, sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking necessary
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 red apple (diced)
- 1 anjou (or bartlett pear, diced)
- ½ red onion (chopped)
- â…“ cup dried cranberries
- â…“ cup crumbled feta cheese
- â…” cup pecans (or walnuts)
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- â…“ cup apple juice
- â…“ cup apple cider vinegar
- â…“ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining apple juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, and black pepper in a jar. Shake well and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix chopped romaine lettuce with diced apples and pears, chopped onion, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta.
- For the candied pecans, toast nuts in a pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Add brown sugar and cinnamon; stir to coat until sugar dissolves. Cool and chop.
- Just before serving, toss the salad with dressing and top with candied pecans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg