Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of crisp apples, sharp cheddar cheese, and crunchy pecans in this vibrant Apple, Cheddar, and Pecan Salad. Perfect for picnics or dinner parties, this easy-to-make salad comes together in under 30 minutes and is sure to impress with its stunning colors and delicious flavor profile. Enjoy the balance of sweet, savory, and nutty elements that make every bite a joy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach or arugula)
- 2 medium crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and thinly sliced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your kitchen counter.
- Rinse mixed greens under cold water and pat dry.
- Core and slice apples into thin wedges.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pecan halves until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, apple slices, toasted pecans, and shredded cheddar cheese. Toss gently.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss lightly to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg