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Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
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Fall in love with the flavors of the season with this Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette. This vibrant dish is a delightful mix of tart apples, sweet cranberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed together with a homemade apple cider vinaigrette. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family dinner or a festive potluck, this salad brings together fresh ingredients and seasonal tastes that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this healthy option is not only delicious but also versatile enough to serve as a main dish or a side.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups chopped Romaine or Green Leaf lettuce
  • 2 medium tart red apples (cored and diced; recommended: Fuji or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 cup dried cranberries (sub: fresh pomegranate seeds)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
  • 8 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled; optional)
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese (sub: Gorgonzola crumbles)
  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (sub: honey)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. For the dressing, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake until well mixed and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together chopped lettuce, diced apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, crumbled bacon (if using), and feta cheese.
  3. Drizzle about two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
  4. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side for those who like extra flavor.

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