As the days get shorter and the air gets crisper, our thoughts turn to fall and all the delicious flavors it has to offer. One of our favorites is a simple fall green salad with apples, pecans, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. This salad is bursting with flavor and is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
APPLE-PECAN SALAD
This quick and easy salad features apple, pecans, berries and salad greens - a perfect side dish that's ready in 10 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In large bowl, toss salad greens, apple, cranberries and pecans.
- In small bowl, stir lemon juice, oil, honey and salt with wire whisk until well blended. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 249 mg
FALL HARVEST SALAD WITH APPLES
Steps:
- Prepare maple roasted butternut squash or roasted sweet potato cubes.
- Toast pecans in a 325 degree oven for 7-10 minutes.
- Place all apple cider vinaigrette dressing ingredients in a high-speed blender, such as a Nutribullet, or a small mini-prep food processor and blend for 20-30 seconds, or until emulsified.
- In a large bowl combine mixed greens and vinaigrette. Toss to completely coat the greens.
- Top salad with bell pepper, onion, apple, pumpkin seeds, pecans, and butternut squash.*
- Serve immediately as is or with Fried Goat Cheese and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 71 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FRESH FALL SALAD WITH APPLES AND PECANS
This Fresh Fall Salad with Apples and Pecans is so full of flavors and colors. Power greens, pecans, apples, pomegranate seeds, seeds and goat cheese tossed in a poppy seed vinaigrette dressing.
Provided by Nicole Harris
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together oil, vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, mustard, salt and pepper until fully combined. It will take 1-2 minutes of whisking for the vinaigrette to emulsify.
- In large bowl combine greens, pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, pecans, cheese and apples. Pour dressing over the top and toss salad until evenly coated with dressing. Season with salt and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 13 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 47 grams fat, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 299 grams sodium, Sugar 24 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 36 grams unsaturated fat
SIMPLE FALL GREEN SALAD WITH APPLES & PECANS
A refreshing (and refreshingly simple!) side salad with crisp apples, toasted pecans, crunchy celery, and a light dressing made with cider vinegar and pure maple syrup.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add all ingredients for the Cider-Maple Vinaigrette to the bottom of your salad bowl. Whisk until blended. Set aside.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread pecans on a rimmed cookie sheet. Place in preheated oven and cook, stirring once or twice, until fragrant and slightly browned, about 4 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
- If desired, in a small bowl, toss the apple matchsticks with the lemon juice. This will help prevent them from browning - see note below.
- Add lettuce, apples, and celery to the salad bowl. Toss until all of the greens are lightly coated with the dressing.
- Top with toasted pecans and serve.
APPLE PECAN FALL SALAD
This Fall Salad with apples and pecans is perfect for autumn! This salad, made with delicious honey mustard dressing, is a great holiday side dish or just a hearty lunch.
Provided by Lisa Longley
Categories Salad
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a mason jar, combine all the ingredients for the dressing and then shake to combine.
- In a large bowl, combine all of the salad ingredients. Toss to combine. Serve with the dressing on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 kcal, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Protein 4.9 g, Fat 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Sodium 595.8 mg, Fiber 3.1 g, Sugar 16.8 g, UnsaturatedFat 16.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GREEN LEAF SALAD WITH FENNEL, APPLE, AND PECANS
Steps:
- Combine the vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium size bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Mix the lettuce and radicchio in a salad bowl. Just before serving pour on the dressing and toss.
- Divide the salad among 4 salad plates. Place 3 apples slices on one side of each salad, and one quarter of the fennel on the other side. Sprinkle the pecans all over the salads.
- Serve immediately.
GREEN APPLE SALAD WITH BLUEBERRIES, FETA, AND WALNUTS
This salad is easy, delicious, and always a hit!
Provided by DezCez
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Cranberry Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Layer salad greens, Granny smith apple, walnuts, feta cheese, cranberries, and green onions in a large bowl.
- Combine vegetable oil, blueberries, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt in a food processor or blender; pulse into a smooth dressing.
- Pour dressing over salad; toss to combine. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 371.9 mg, Sugar 18.8 g
MIXED GREENS SALAD, PEARS, APPLE AND TOASTED PECANS
An impressive salad with wonderful colors! This will "wow" your guests. It could be used as a main dish by adding small pieces of chicken. Outstanding salad!
Provided by Seasoned Cook
Categories Greens
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large bowl mix leaf salad greens and romaine lettuce. Leaving peeling on for color, cut apple and pears in bite-size pieces and add to greens.
- Add crumbled blue cheese and toasted pecans. Drizzle only enough vinaigrette dressing to moisten well. Toss well. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 416.7, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 14.5, Protein 10
Tips:
- Choose crisp and flavorful apples for the salad. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
- If you don't have pecans on hand, you can substitute another type of nut, such as walnuts or almonds.
- For a sweeter salad, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
- To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the dressing and chop the apples and nuts. Store the salad ingredients separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Assemble the salad just before serving.
- Serve the salad with grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
This simple fall green salad with apples and pecans is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of the season. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great side dish for grilled or roasted meats. With its combination of sweet, tart, and crunchy ingredients, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.
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