Apple Salad

Name: Apple Salad
Ingredients: 1 crisp tart apple (like Pink Lady); 220 g mixed greens or tender lettuces; 30 g candied pecans (or toasted pecans); 30 g feta or goat cheese crumbles; 40 g pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries; fresh thyme (chopped; optional; for garnish); 2 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tbsp apple cider or white wine vinegar; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 0.25 tsp kosher salt; 90 ml olive oil; Fresh ground black pepper (optional)

By admin 2/28/2026

Salad Vegetarian Gluten-Free Healthy Mediterranean

This salad emphasizes sweet tart apples, pecans, feta, and a zingy maple vinaigrette for the perfect side dish. Pink Lady apples are recommended for their sweet-tart flavor and crisp crunch. The recipe works well for both casual weeknight meals and formal entertaining, particularly during fall and winter seasons.

Ingredients

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1 crisp tart apple (like Pink Lady)
220 g mixed greens or tender lettuces
30 g candied pecans (or toasted pecans)
30 g feta or goat cheese crumbles
40 g pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries
fresh thyme (chopped; optional; for garnish)
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp apple cider or white wine vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
¼ tsp kosher salt
90 ml olive oil
Fresh ground black pepper (optional)

Instructions

Prepare candied pecans in advance if using homemade versions.
Make the dressing by whisking maple syrup, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk in olive oil one tablespoon at a time until creamy.
Thinly slice the apple.
Arrange greens on a platter or individual plates. Top with apple slices, candied pecans, cheese crumbles, and pomegranate seeds. Add approximately 6 tablespoons dressing and serve immediately.