Description

This Autumn Chopped Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette is a festive and flavorful dish perfect for the fall season, featuring crisp apples, crunchy pecans, and a homemade vinaigrette.

Ingredients

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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 bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, Kosher salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, diced apples, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with crumbled bacon and feta cheese before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, prepare the vinaigrette a few hours ahead and let it chill. You can also substitute honey for maple syrup and choose any cheese of your liking.

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 salad, salad recipes, healthy salad