Chopped Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Dressing
Discover the vibrant flavors of fall with this delightful Chopped Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Dressing. This refreshing salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy apples and pears, and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a sweet and tangy apple cider dressing that elevates each bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this dish not only pleases the palate but also showcases the season’s fresh ingredients. Whether served as a side or a light lunch, this salad is sure to impress family and friends with its colorful presentation and nutritious benefits. Whip it up in just 15 minutes for a wholesome addition to your meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 red apple (diced)
- 1 anjou pear (diced)
- ½ red onion (chopped)
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ⅔ cup pecans (or walnuts)
- ⅓ cup apple juice
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- To make the dressing, combine apple juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, and black pepper in a jar. Shake well until emulsified.
- In a large bowl, mix together chopped romaine lettuce, diced red apple, diced pear, chopped red onion, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese.
- For candied pecans, toast walnuts in a medium pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Add brown sugar and cinnamon; stir until sugar dissolves. Cool before chopping.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg