Wenatchee Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Pacific Northwest flavors, Wenatchee Salad is a delightful celebration of crisp apples, juicy pears, and a medley of gourmet toppings. Featuring a vibrant mix of arugula, spinach, and romaine, this salad is elevated with slices of sweet Honeycrisp or Fuji apples and ripe Bartlett or Anjou pears. Tart dried cranberries, creamy goat cheese crumbles, and crunchy candied pecans or walnuts add layers of flavor and texture, while a homemade apple cider vinaigrette brings the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes, this visually stunning salad is ideal for any occasion—from a light lunch to an elegant dinner party. Savor the taste of autumn in every bite with this easy, wholesome recipe that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 2 medium Wenatchee apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 2 medium ripe pears (e.g., Bartlett or Anjou)
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 0.5 cup candied pecans or walnuts
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Core and thinly slice the apples and pears. Leave the peel on for added texture and color, if desired. Add the sliced fruit to the bowl of greens.
Sprinkle the dried cranberries, crumbled goat cheese, and candied pecans or walnuts over the top of the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad right before serving. Gently toss to combine, ensuring the dressing evenly coats the greens and toppings.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, tangy, and sweet flavors of the Wenatchee Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2041 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.6 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1163 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 229.4 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.0 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 179.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 417 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1671 mg | 36% | |
*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.
