Description
A delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, this Cozy Autumn Chopped Salad features mixed greens, apples, cranberries, and a refreshing apple cider vinaigrette, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, or baby kale)
- 1 large apple, chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup candied pecans
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- ½ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens and the chopped apple. Toss to distribute evenly.
- Add the dried cranberries, candied pecans, feta cheese, and red onion, mixing until combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup (or honey), and olive oil until well emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to mix. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
For a lighter option, omit cheese and use maple syrup in the dressing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, keeping the dressing separate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: salad, autumn, healthy, vegetarian, cozy