Apple Pecan Chopped Salad
Apple Pecan Chopped Salad is a 15-minute fall salad with crisp texture and creamy cider dressing for lunch, potlucks, or holiday meals.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 large apples chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
- ¾ cup cucumbers chopped
- ½ cup reduced-fat feta cheese crumbled
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Creamy Apple Cider Dressing:
- ½ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon light Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the romaine lettuce to a large mixing bowl. Add the apples, celery, cucumber, feta cheese, dried cranberries, pecans, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk the dressing until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chopped salad.
- Toss until the salad is evenly coated.
- Serve right away.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Keep the apples from browning - When preparing the salad ahead of time, toss the chopped apples with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Toast the pecans - Warm the pecans in a dry skillet for 3 to 5 minutes to deepen their nutty taste. Let them cool before adding them to the salad. Keep the dressing separate - Store the dressing in a separate container when preparing the salad ahead. Add it shortly before serving so the romaine stays crisp. Add the pecans last - Keep the pecans separate until serving if you want them to retain more crunch.Storing
Store Leftover Salad - Place leftover dressed salad in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 day. The romaine and pecans will soften as the salad sits. Prepare Ahead - Store the chopped vegetables, dried cranberries, feta cheese, pecans, and dressing in separate containers. Chop the apples on the day you plan to serve the salad. Store the Dressing - Refrigerate the apple cider dressing in a sealed jar or container for up to 4 days. Stir or shake it before serving.Nutrition
Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 451mgPotassium: 522mgFiber: 7gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 6515IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 2mg
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