Description
Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad is a delightful autumn-inspired dish, combining crisp apples, sweet-tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans on a bed of fresh spinach. This vibrant salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavors that make it perfect for festive gatherings or as a light meal any day. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy and nutritious option that will impress your guests while satisfying your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 medium apples, chopped (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Rinse baby spinach under cold water and pat dry.
- Core and chop apples into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, chopped apples, cranberries, and pecans; toss gently.
- Add crumbled feta to the top.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently to coat everything evenly and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (about 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, toast the pecans lightly before adding them to the salad. - Feel free to substitute apples with pears or use walnuts instead of pecans for a twist. - To make it heartier, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.