Description
Celebrate the beauty of autumn with this vibrant Fall Harvest Salad featuring fresh mixed greens, crunchy candied pecans, and sweet-tart cranberries. Drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, this visually stunning salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or a simple weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach or arugula)
- 1 cup candied pecans
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 apple, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.
- If making candied pecans from scratch, preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C). Mix 1 cup of pecans with 1/2 cup brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- While the pecans are baking, slice the apple into thin wedges.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, apple slices, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese; toss gently.
- Once cooled, sprinkle candied pecans over the salad.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette just before serving and toss lightly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg