Description
A fresh and vibrant Honeycrisp Harvest Salad that combines crisp romaine lettuce, sweet Honeycrisp apples, savory bacon pieces, dried cranberries, tangy bleu cheese crumbles, and crunchy pecan halves. Tossed with a homemade sweet and tangy apple cider vinaigrette dressing, this salad is perfect for celebrating the flavors of fall.
Ingredients
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For the Dressing
- 6 Tablespoons Canola or Vegetable Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Water
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
For the Salad
- 1 Head Romaine Lettuce, washed and chopped
- 1 Large Honeycrisp Apple, cored and sliced
- Bacon Pieces, cooked and crumbled (about 4 strips)
- 1/4 Cup Dried Cranberries
- 1/4 Cup Bleu Cheese Crumbles
- 1/4 Cup Pecan Halves
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the canola or vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, water, Dijon mustard, and sugar until fully combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting the acidity and sweetness according to your preference.
- Prepare the Salad Base: Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl. Core and slice the Honeycrisp apple thinly to distribute throughout the salad evenly.
- Assemble the Salad: Add the sliced Honeycrisp apple, cooked bacon pieces, dried cranberries, bleu cheese crumbles, and pecan halves to the romaine lettuce in the bowl.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the prepared apple cider vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are coated evenly with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and crunch, or chill for a short while to meld flavors before serving.
Notes
- This salad beautifully balances sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, making it perfect for fall meals or as a refreshing side dish.
- Use freshly cooked and crisp bacon pieces for the best texture contrast.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute sunflower seeds.
- To make it a main course, add grilled chicken or turkey breast slices.
- Adjust the sugar in the dressing to your sweetness preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (approximately 1/4 of total)
- Calories: 337 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 401 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
