Apple Pecan and Bacon Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

Name: Apple Pecan and Bacon Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
Ingredients: 10 oz spring lettuce mix; 3 medium gala apples, cored and sliced; 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 12 oz bacon, cooked crispy and chopped; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Crisp autumn salad with sweet apples, toasted pecans, crispy bacon, and crumbled feta tossed in a tangy maple-cider vinaigrette. Ready in 20 minutes.

Ingredients

10 oz spring lettuce mix
3 medium gala apples, cored and sliced
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries
12 oz bacon, cooked crispy and chopped
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Whisk olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth and well blended.
In a large salad bowl, layer the spring lettuce, apple slices, toasted pecans, crumbled feta, dried cranberries, crispy bacon, and red onion.
Just before serving, drizzle the maple-cider vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are lightly coated. Serve immediately.

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