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A vibrant salad featuring chopped crisp apples, ruby red cranberries, toasted pecans, and fresh greens on a white plate, garnished with mint, displayed on a rustic wooden table, with a pop of red and green colors, textures of crunchy nuts and juicy fruit visible.

Crunchy Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad

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A festive side salad combining fresh apples, cranberries, toasted pecans, and mixed greens, dressed with honey and lemon for a sweet-tart flavor.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1 large crisp apple, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, chopped apples, cranberries, and toasted pecans.
  2. Whisk together honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Top with crumbled feta if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh, crisp apples for the best crunch.
  • Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Feel free to swap feta for goat cheese or omit for dairy-free option.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes (for pecans)
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 180 Kcal
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 35mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg