Apple Pear and Candied Pecan Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Apple Pear and Candied Pecan Salad, a refreshing medley perfect for any occasion. Crisp mixed greens provide the base, while thinly sliced Honeycrisp apple and Bartlett pear add a delightful burst of sweetness. Creamy goat cheese crumbles and chewy dried cranberries bring richness and tang, complemented by the irresistible crunch of candied pecans. Tossed with a homemade honey Dijon vinaigrette, this salad strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an effortless yet elegant dish ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a festive holiday side.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1 large Apple (crisp variety such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
- 1 medium Pear (ripe but firm, such as Bartlett), thinly sliced
- 1 cup Candied pecans
- 0.5 cup Crumbled goat cheese (or feta as an alternative)
- 0.33 cup Dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced apple, sliced pear, candied pecans, crumbled goat cheese, and dried cranberries. Set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the honey Dijon vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1771 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.0 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1047 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.3 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.6 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1579 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
