Grilled Apple Tossed Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Grilled Apple Tossed Salad, a perfect blend of smoky sweetness and vibrant crunch. This dish features caramelized Granny Smith apple slices grilled to perfection, paired with toasted pecans, creamy goat cheese, and tart dried cranberries, all nestled on a bed of fresh mixed greens. Drizzled with a zesty honey-mustard vinaigrette made with apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard, this salad strikes the perfect balance between savory and sweet. Ready in just 25 minutes and bursting with seasonal flavors, it’s an elegant yet simple option for a healthy lunch or a stunning dinner side. Ideal for fall gatherings or any time you crave a fresh twist on classic salad recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 Granny Smith apples
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Pecans
- 0.5 cup Crumbled goat cheese
- 0.33 cup Dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
Slice the Granny Smith apples into 1/4-inch thick rounds, removing the core from each slice.
Brush both sides of the apple slices with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Place the apple slices on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and the apples are lightly softened. Remove from the grill and set aside to cool slightly.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Remove from the skillet and let them cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, toasted pecans, crumbled goat cheese, and dried cranberries.
Cut the grilled apple slices into smaller bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad bowl.
Drizzle the honey-mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and smoky Grilled Apple Tossed Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.9 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 302 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 386 mg | 8% | |
*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.
