Autumn Harvest Salad: 1 Glorious Lunch
Enjoy a warm and inviting Autumn Harvest Salad, perfect for a delightful lunch. This salad features crisp apples, crunchy pecans, and a flavorful dressing, embodying the spirit of fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Salad Preparation
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
- For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced apple, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries.
- If using, add the crumbled goat cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey.
- Season the dressing with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Autumn Harvest Salad!
Notes
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Adjust the sweetness of the dressing by adding more or less honey.
- Feel free to add other seasonal ingredients like roasted butternut squash or pomegranate seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450 kcal (without goat cheese)
- Sugar: Approximately 20g
- Sodium: Approximately 200mg
- Fat: Approximately 35g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 31g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Fiber: Approximately 6g
- Protein: Approximately 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg