Description
Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad is a delightful fusion of crunchy apples, tangy cranberries, and toasted pecans, all tossed in a zesty citrus dressing. This vibrant salad not only adds color to your table but also bursts with flavor in every bite. Perfect for festive gatherings or a light lunch, it’s an easy recipe that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 medium Honeycrisp apple, diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the spinach; set aside.
- Dice the Honeycrisp apple into bite-sized pieces and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a large bowl, mix the diced apples, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans gently.
- Add the spinach to the bowl and fold everything together carefully.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mix and toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg