Description
A refreshing salad featuring crisp apples, sharp cheddar, and crunchy pecans, perfect for picnics or light dinners. Simple to prepare and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large fresh apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), cored and sliced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Core and slice them into thin wedges. Optionally, toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- 2. Chop the Cheese: Cut the sharp cheddar cheese into bite-sized cubes.
- 3. Toast the Pecans: In a pan over medium heat, toast the pecans until fragrant (about 5 minutes). Set aside to cool.
- 4. Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, apple slices, cheddar cubes, and toasted pecans.
- 5. Dress It Up: Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- 6. Serve with Style: Transfer to plates or serve family-style in a large bowl. Garnish with extra cheese or nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg