Best Fall Salad (With Apples & Candied Pecans)
Servings: 4 people
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This Fall Apple Pecan Salad is a delicious salad to serve to guests when entertaning. It has all the fall flavors and is made with a delicious maple pumpkn dressing you will love!
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Ingredients
- 7-8 oz fresh baby spinach
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup storebought candied pecans
- 1 large apple, thinly sliced *or two small apples
- 4 oz. Gorgonzola cheese
- ½ cup craisins or dried cherries
Maple Pumpkin Dressing
- 1 cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoon pumppkin puree
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Add the salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss. Chill until your ready to serve.
- Add your salad dressing ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk WELL until it comes together. Store in the fridge until ready to use.
Notes
Note*
Slice the apples and red onion thin and long.
Make your own candied pecans if you can't find them.
Salad Variations:
- Cheese: Swap out the gorgonzola for feta, blue cheese or goat cheese.
- Apples: Swap out the apples with fresh pears for another fall touch.
- Spices: Leave out the pumpkin spice or use, apple spice or cinnamon instead.
- Greens: Swap out or add in arugula or other mixed greens to add texture to your greens. Stay away from romaine and iceberg lettuce.