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Ultra close-up macro of autumn apple pecan harvest salad with crisp Honeycrisp apples, candied pecans, cheddar, and maple dijon vinaigrette

Autumn Apple Pecan Harvest Salad

A crisp and vibrant 15-minute lunch salad featuring tender baby spinach, juicy Honeycrisp apple matchsticks, crumbled aged white cheddar, glazed candied pecans, and dried cranberries tossed in a sweet-tangy maple Dijon vinaigrette.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Crisp Harvest Salad Greens & Toppings
Homemade Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

Method
 

Whisking the Vinaigrette
  1. In a small glass measuring pitcher or mason jar, combine extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously for 30 seconds until completely emulsified and glossy.
Assembling the Salad Bowl
  1. In a large salad bowl, arrange the fresh baby spinach. Top with thinly sliced Honeycrisp apple matchsticks, crumbled aged cheddar, candied pecans, and dried cranberries.
Tossing & Serving Fresh
  1. Drizzle half the maple Dijon vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently with salad servers to coat every leaf without bruising the greens. Pass remaining dressing at the table alongside warm crusty sourdough.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2450IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1.9mg

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