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Autumn Apple Salad (with a Maple Vinaigrette) Recipe

Autumn Apple Salad recipe: Best with Turkey Bacon & Maple Vinaigrette

Enjoy a delightful Autumn Apple Salad with a Maple Vinaigrette, perfect for any season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
  • ½ cup pomegranate arils optional

Maple Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Maple Vinaigrette

  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.

Salad

  • In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, apple slices, pecans, cranberries, red onion, goat cheese, and pomegranate arils if using. Drizzle the maple vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Notes

To make this salad more filling, top with sliced grilled chicken. If preparing ahead, store the dressing separately and toss before serving to keep the salad fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 260mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16g
Keyword apple salad, Autumn Apple Salad, Fall recipes, healthy salad, Maple Vinaigrette, salad recipe
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