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Apple Pecan Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Published by Kate
This easy fall salad is packed with apple flavor, thanks to the apple cider vinaigrette and chopped apples.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 329 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the vinaigrette:

  • ½ cup apple cider or apple juice
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • 1 small shallot minced

For the salad:

  • 1 head of green leaf lettuce
  • 1 large Gala apple or your favorite apple
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • cup chopped toasted pecans

Instructions
 

  • Place the apple cider in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and allow to cook for 10–12 minutes, or until the cider has reduced to approximately 2 tablespoons. The mixture will look quite runny while hot but will turn into a glaze consistency when it cools.
  • Place the reduced apple cider, vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, cinnamon, and shallot in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake to combine.
  • Chop the apple and toss with the juice of ½ of a lemon to prevent browning.
  • Rinse the lettuce and spin dry in a salad spinner. Alternatively, use a clean kitchen towel to dry the leaves after rinsing. Tear the lettuce into bite size pieces.
  • Place the lettuce in a large bowl and top with desired amount of dressing. Toss to combine. Top with the chopped apple and pecans. Toss again to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 232mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 4459IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple pecan salad
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