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

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 250kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

Salad

1 cup fresh cranberries
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
8 ounces mixed salad greens
1 honeycrisp apple chopped
6 ounces bacon cooked and chopped
1/2 cup pecan halves
3.5 ounces crumbled goat cheese
4 green onions sliced

Dressing

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 Tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon 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 salad greens in a large salad bowl.
Top with prepared cranberries, chopped apples, crumbled bacon, pecans, goat cheese, and sliced green onions.
Add dressing and toss to coat.

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