Autumn Harvest Apple Salad: A Best-Ever Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious Autumn Harvest Apple Salad featuring crunchy Honeycrisp apples and savory turkey bacon.
Equipment
- Skillet
- large bowl
Ingredients
- 2 medium Honeycrisp Apples Chosen for their exceptional crunch and sweet-tart flavor.
- 4 cups Mixed Greens Rinsed thoroughly and pat dry.
- 1 cup crumbled Feta Cheese Add extra if desired for serving.
- ½ cup Pecans Toast until golden brown for flavor.
- ¼ cup Balsamic Vinaigrette Add just before serving to maintain freshness.
Instructions
- Wash and dice Honeycrisp apples into bite-sized pieces. Rinse mixed greens thoroughly under cold water and pat dry completely.
- Heat dry skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and toast for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown and fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, diced apples, crumbled feta, and toasted pecans. Toss gently with clean hands or tongs.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over salad mixture. Toss again until all ingredients are evenly coated with dressing.
- Transfer to individual plates or bowls immediately. Add extra feta cheese if desired and serve while apples remain crisp.
Notes
Choose Honeycrisp apples for their exceptional crunch and balanced sweet-tart flavor that won’t brown quickly after cutting. Toast pecans until they smell nutty and turn golden brown, but watch carefully to prevent burning which creates bitter flavors. Dry greens completely after washing to prevent diluting the vinaigrette and creating soggy salad texture. Add dressing just before serving to maintain crisp textures and prevent wilting of delicate lettuce leaves.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 5gSugar: 14g
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