Description
SweetApple Salad is a vibrant and refreshing side dish that will elevate any holiday gathering. Bursting with juicy fruits like oranges and apples, complemented by the crunch of toasted pecans and the sweetness of dried cranberries, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor. It’s a quick preparation, taking just 10 minutes to assemble, making it perfect for busy holiday schedules. The balanced combination of sweet and tangy flavors ensures that every bite delights your palate. Serve it as a standalone dish, on a charcuterie board, or alongside grilled chicken to create a festive meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz assorted salad greens
- 2 oranges, peeled and cut into sections
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese or plant-based cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted chopped pecan pieces
- 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp chicken sparkling grape juice vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp finely minced shallot
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and drain the assorted salad greens, placing them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the orange sections, thinly sliced apple, pomegranate arils, and dried cranberries to the bowl. Toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together fresh orange juice, chicken sparkling grape juice vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, minced shallot, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Before serving, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted pecan pieces on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 8mg