Apple Pecan Salad
This apple pecan salad with a simple homemade vinaigrette has crunch, sweetness, and a salty kick.
This apple pecan salad with a simple homemade vinaigrette has crunch, sweetness, and a salty kick.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1 shallot, minced
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1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1/3 cup olive oil
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6 cups mixed greens
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1 apple, cored and cubed
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1/2 cup toasted pecan halves
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1/3 cup dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
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2 slices crisp cooked bacon, chopped
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1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Method
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Combine vinegar, Dijon, shallots, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in olive oil until dressing starts to emulsify.
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Combine mixed greens, apple, pecans, cranberries, and bacon in a large bowl and toss. Drizzle as much dressing over the salad as you like, and toss again. Sprinkle with feta, and serve.
