APPLE PECAN AND BACON SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

APPLE PECAN AND BACON SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE DRESSING 🥗🍏🥓

Begin by preparing the ingredients. Gather all your fresh mixed greens and rinse them under cold water. Use a salad spinner to dry them thoroughly – this will prevent the dressing from diluting.
Next, slice the apple into thin wedges. It’s up to you if you want to leave the skin on or peel it, but the skin adds a lovely color and texture. Set these aside.
For the pecans, if you have raw ones, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until they’re fragrant. This enhances their flavor and gives them a lovely crunch.
Now, for the bacon! Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; this usually takes about 6-8 minutes. Once cooked, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess fat, then chop them into small pieces.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, apple slices, toasted pecans, chopped bacon, crumbled feta cheese, and red onion. Toss these ingredients gently together to distribute them evenly.
To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined. It should have a sweet and tangy profile that perfectly complements the salad’s ingredients.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
Serve immediately as a delightful side dish or a light main course, enjoying the harmony of flavors and textures.

Nutritional Information:
Approximately 300 calories per serving.