Description
This Autumn Chopped Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette is a delightful blend of fresh flavors, perfect for fall gatherings and healthy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 cups chopped Romaine or Green Leaf lettuce
- 2 medium tart red apples
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, Kosher salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, diced apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, crumbled bacon, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle the apple cider vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine before serving.
Notes
For a different flavor, substitute fresh pomegranate seeds for dried cranberries. Consider baking the bacon ahead of time for less mess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 465 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg
Keywords: Autumn Chopped Salad, Apple Cider Vinaigrette, fall recipes, healthy salad, seasonal salad