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Overhead view of Harvest Apple Salad with Cider Dressing in a matte black bowl. Fresh mixed greens are topped with sliced red apples, dried cranberries, pecans, crumbled feta cheese, red onion, and golden cider dressing on a rustic wooden table.

Harvest Apple Salad with Cider Dressing

Nesting Lane
Harvest Apple Salad with Cider Dressing is a fresh, easy fall salad with sweet and tangy flavors, ready in 15 minutes. Perfect for Thanksgiving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

Large Salad Bowl
Small Bowl
Wire Whisk
Cutting Board
Sharp Knife

Ingredients
 

For the Salad:

  • 8 cups fresh mixed salad greens
  • 2 medium fresh Honeycrisp apples thinly sliced
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ⅓ cup red onion thinly sliced

For the Apple Cider Dressing:

Instructions
 

  • Place the mixed salad greens in a large salad bowl.
  • Add the sliced apples, dried cranberries, pecans, feta cheese, and red onion.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
  • Toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.

Notes

Estimated WW Points: 9  (Check official WW app for exact points)

Tips and Tricks

Prevent Browning - Toss the apple slices with a little lemon juice if you're preparing them ahead of time.
Toast the Pecans - Lightly toast the pecans in a dry skillet for a few minutes to bring out their nutty flavor. Let them cool before adding them to the salad.
Slice the Apples Thinly - Thin slices are easier to mix with the greens and distribute throughout the salad.
Keep the Greens Dry - Wash and thoroughly dry the salad greens before assembling. Excess water can dilute the dressing.
Soften the Onion Flavor - Soak the sliced red onion in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain well before using.
 Dress Just Before Serving - Wait until you're ready to eat before adding the dressing. This helps keep the greens crisp.

Storing

Refrigerator - Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day if it has already been dressed. The greens will soften as they sit.
Undressed Salad - Store the greens, toppings, and apple slices separately in the refrigerator. The greens and most toppings can be prepared 1 to 2 days ahead. Slice the apples just before serving for the freshest texture.
Apple Cider Dressing - Store the dressing in a sealed jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Shake or whisk well before serving, since the oil and vinegar may separate.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 193mgPotassium: 179mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 485IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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