Crisp Apple Pecan Salad with Vinaigrette
Mixed greens tossed with apples, toasted pecans, feta, and red onion in a Dijon honey cider vinaigrette.
Equipment
- Large salad bowl
- Small skillet
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cup mixed greens
- 2 cup apples diced, a mix of sweet and tart
- 1 cup pecans toasted
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup apple cider
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Toast. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet for 4 to 5 minutes and let them cool.
- Assemble. Combine the greens, apples, pecans, feta, and onion in a large bowl.
- Whisk. Whisk the cider, oil, Dijon, honey, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, toss gently, and serve at once.
Notes
Substitutions: Use goat cheese for the feta, walnuts for the pecans, or maple syrup for the honey.
Tips: Dress the salad only when ready to serve so the greens stay crisp.
Storage: Keep the components separate in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.