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Cranberry Apple Pecan Salad

This Cranberry Apple Pecan Salad is one of our fall favorites! It's a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors, and perfect for the holiday season. Loaded with sweet apples, fresh cranberries, crispy bacon, crunchy pecans, goat cheese, green onions, and a light vinaigrette, this salad makes a beautiful and delicious addition to any holiday meal.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 c. fresh cranberries
  • 1/3 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 8 oz. mixed greens
  • 1 honeycrisp apple, chopped
  • 6 oz. bacon, cooked
  • 1/2 c. pecan halves
  • 3.5 oz. crumbled goat cheese
  • 4 green onions, sliced

Dressing

  • 1/2 c. olive oil
  • 1/4 c. white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. honey
  • 1/2 tsp. dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. salt

Instructions

  • Prepare cranberries by combining fresh cranberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Heat on medium-high heat until cranberries begin to pop. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Prepare dressing by combining ingredients in a small container and shaking well. Set aside.
  • Spread mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
  • Top with prepared cranberries, chopped apples, crumbled bacon, pecans, goat cheese, and green onions.
  • Add dressing and toss to coat.