Apple Pecan Salad (Quick Maple Dijon Dressing)

Enjoy a fresh green salad with apples and pecans as a delicious way to welcome in fall. This easy salad recipe is quick to throw together, complete with a simple maple dijon vinaigrette dressing. Enjoy it as a side salad for soups or dinners, but with candied pecans, dried cranberries, and tangy blue cheese, it's impressive enough for guests. Be prepared to hand out the recipe!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings

Author Melissa Erdelac

Ingredients

Maple Mustard Vinaigrette

¼ cup oil any preferred
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Harvest Salad

8 ounces spring mix
2 small apples cored and thinly sliced
⅓ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup blue cheese crumbles
⅓ cup candied pecans

Instructions

Place all dressing ingredients in a lidded jar. Shake vigorously until dressing is creamy and emulsified. Refrigerate until ready for use.
¼ cup oil, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard, 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper
When ready to serve, place the greens in a large serving bowl and place remaining ingredients on top. Pour desired amount of dressing over salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
8 ounces spring mix, 2 small apples, ⅓ cup dried cranberries, ⅓ cup blue cheese crumbles, ⅓ cup candied pecans

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