Description
A refreshing and healthy salad featuring mixed greens, apples, pecans, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 large apple, cored and sliced (any variety you prefer)
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced apple, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, feta cheese, and red onion.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving for a refreshing taste.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Swap out the feta cheese for goat cheese or omit it for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg