Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad
Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad is a quick fall side dish with crisp apples, feta, pecans, cranberries, and apple cider dressing.
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Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 10 ounces fresh mixed salad greens
- 2 medium fresh Honeycrisp apples cored and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
For the Apple Cider Dressing:
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
- Add the sliced apples, dried cranberries, pecans, feta cheese, and red onion.
- Add the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl. Whisk the dressing until well blended.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Gently toss until evenly coated.
Notes
Approximately 4 WW Points per serving
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Keep the apples fresh - Slice the apples close to serving time. If preparing them earlier, toss them with a small amount of lemon juice to slow browning.
Dress at the last minute - Add the dressing just before serving so the greens stay crisp.
Toast the pecans - Toasting the pecans briefly in a dry skillet gives them a deeper flavor. Let them cool before adding them to the salad.
Start with less dressing - Add part of the dressing first and toss. Add more only if needed so the greens aren't weighed down.
Tips and Tricks
Keep the apples fresh - Slice the apples close to serving time. If preparing them earlier, toss them with a small amount of lemon juice to slow browning.
Dress at the last minute - Add the dressing just before serving so the greens stay crisp.
Toast the pecans - Toasting the pecans briefly in a dry skillet gives them a deeper flavor. Let them cool before adding them to the salad.
Start with less dressing - Add part of the dressing first and toss. Add more only if needed so the greens aren't weighed down.
Storing
Undressed salad - Store the salad components in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For the best texture, keep the apples, pecans, and dressing separate until serving. Dressing - Refrigerate the apple cider dressing in a sealed container for up to 5 days. Whisk or shake well before using. Leftover dressed salad - Refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 day. The greens will soften as they sit.Nutrition
Calories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 162mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 431IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.5mg
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