Crispy Apple Pecan Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
A refreshing and sophisticated autumn salad featuring crisp apples, toasted pecans, and tangy goat cheese, all tossed in a homemade maple vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Core and thinly slice the apples into matchsticks or crescents.
- In a small jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard until emulsified.
- Place mixed greens in a large bowl and toss with half of the dressing.
- Top the greens with sliced apples, toasted pecans, and crumbled goat cheese.
- Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top and season with salt and pepper.