Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad
Brighten your table with this Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad, a delightful mix of fresh apples, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for gatherings or simple weeknight dinners, it combines vibrant flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and beautifully presented, this salad is not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed greens (baby spinach and arugula)
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, diced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup pecans, chopped (toasted if desired)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Rinse the mixed greens under cold water and pat dry.
- Core and dice the Honeycrisp apple into bite-sized pieces; toss with lemon juice to prevent browning if desired.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced apple, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans.
- If using, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds. Mix in fresh herbs like mint or sliced green onions for an extra twist. Prepare components ahead of time but combine them just before serving to maintain freshness.