Description
Celebrate the arrival of fall with this fresh and colorful autumn apple pecan salad! It’s the perfect salad bursting with flavor from crisp apples, tangy goat cheese, crunchy pecans, and sweet cranberries, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. It’s super quick to whip up for lunch or as a simple side to accompany heavier meals.
Ingredients
Scale
For the salad:
- 5 ounces mixed greens
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
For the lemon vinaigrette:
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients. Gradually pour in the olive oil and whisk continuously until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the salad. Gently toss the mixed greens with the dressing, apple slices, goat cheese, dried cranberries, and pecans. Season to taste and serve.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Salad
