Chopped Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Dressing
Experience the vibrant flavors of fall with this delightful Chopped Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Dressing. Bursting with the sweetness of fresh apples and pears, combined with crunchy pecans and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to busy weeknight dinners. With its colorful presentation and nutritious ingredients, it’s not only a feast for the eyes but also a healthy addition to your meal rotation. Quick to prepare and easily adaptable, this salad will soon become a favorite in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 red apple (diced)
- 1 Anjou pear (or Bartlett pear, diced)
- ½ red onion (chopped)
- â…“ cup dried cranberries
- â…“ cup crumbled feta cheese
- â…” cup pecans (or walnuts)
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- â…“ cup apple juice
- â…“ cup apple cider vinegar
- â…“ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- To make the dressing, combine apple juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, and black pepper in a jar. Shake well until fully mixed.
- In a large bowl, toss together chopped romaine lettuce, diced apples, pears, chopped red onion, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese.
- For the candied nuts, toast pecans (or walnuts) in a medium pan over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes. Add brown sugar and cinnamon; stir until coated and sugar dissolves. Let cool before roughly chopping.
- Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently. Top with candied nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg