Description
A fresh and flavorful salad featuring crisp apples, crunchy pecans, and a sweet maple vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 large apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed greens.
- Thinly slice the apple.
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the greens, apple slices, pecans, cranberries, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a crisp apple variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji.
- Toast pecans for extra flavor and crunch.
- Adjust maple syrup for desired sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American