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A large bowl of autumn salad with sliced apples, pecans, and feta cheese

Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 345 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups mixed spring greens
  • 2 medium Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pecans , toasted and halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a small jar or mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is fully emulsified.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the mixed spring greens, sliced apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and thinly sliced red onion.
  • Drizzle the prepared apple cider vinaigrette over the salad components.
  • Toss the salad gently with tongs to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  • Garnish the top of the salad with crumbled feta cheese and serve immediately to maintain texture.