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Autumn Chopped Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Autumn Chopped Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette Bliss

Try this Autumn Chopped Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette, a delightful blend of flavors perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup honey can be used as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • to taste ground black pepper
Salad
  • 4 cups romaine or green leaf lettuce chopped
  • 1-2 tart red apples (e.g., Fuji or Honeycrisp) cored and diced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries can substitute with fresh pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans roasting enhances flavor
  • 4-6 slices bacon cooked until crispy
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese can substitute with Gorgonzola

Equipment

  • jar
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a jar, combine the ingredients for the dressing and shake vigorously to emulsify.
  2. Chop the romaine or green leaf lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Add diced apples and dried cranberries to a large bowl.
  3. Add chopped pecans and crumbled bacon to the salad mix, then fold in crumbled feta cheese.
  4. Drizzle dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat all ingredients. Serve remaining dressing on the side.
  5. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and garnish as desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Keep dressing separate until serving.

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