Apple Pecan Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Apple Pecan Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or 1/8 cup brown sugar mixed with 2 tsp. water); 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon fresh cranberries (or frozen, may use dried craisins if you like); 1 tablespoon golden raisin; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup red onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; salt and pepper; 5 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried; 1 fuji apple, cored and chopped (or try Pink Lady or Gala); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons maple syrup (or 1/8 cup brown sugar mixed with 2 tsp. water)
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon fresh cranberries (or frozen, may use dried craisins if you like)
1 tablespoon golden raisin
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
5 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
1 fuji apple, cored and chopped (or try Pink Lady or Gala)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon water

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Coat the pecans with the 2 tbls. maple syrup(or brown sugar mixture) and 1/8 teaspoons cinnamon.
3
Spread the pecans out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted.
4
In a food processor, combine the cranberries, raisins, vinegar, onion, brown sugar, and mustard. Chop coarsely; remove from processor and place in a bowl.
5
Gradually whisk in olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
6
Chop apple into bite size pieces, then mix with lemon/water mixture in a bowl to prevent browning. Keep apples in mixture until you toss ingredients into salad.
7
In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, apples, and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat.
8
Sprinkle with pecans, and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or 1/8 cup brown sugar mixed with 2 tsp. water), 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon fresh cranberries (or frozen, may use dried craisins if you like), and more.

Yes, Apple Pecan Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple Pecan Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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