Apple Salad Recipe

5 from 5 votes

Try this easy Apple Salad Recipe with mixed greens, juicy apples and pears, dried cherries, candied pecans, and crumbled cheese. Add chicken if desired, then toss everything with a quick apple cider dressing for a fresh, flavorful meal!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple salad, apple salad recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $8.82

Equipment

Large bowl

Ingredients

Salad

8 cups spring mix lettuce blend
1 large apple such as Pink Lady or Honeycrisp, thinly sliced or diced
1 large pear thinly sliced or diced
1/2 cup dried tart cherries or dried cranberries
1/2 cup candied pecans coarsely chopped
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta or gorgonzola cheese
2-1/2 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken optional if you'd like a more protein-forward salad

Dressing

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

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Instructions

Dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a wide-mouth glass jar. Seal and shake vigorously until well combined, making sure the honey isn’t settled at the bottom. Refrigerate until ready to use (see note 1).
Assemble: Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Core and thinly slice or dice the apples and pears. If using chicken, add the shredded or chopped chicken to the greens. Add the dried cherries.
Serve: This salad is best served right after it’s dressed, so wait to add the dressing until you’re ready to serve. See the storage notes below.
Drizzle some of the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat. Add more dressing to taste, if desired. Top with the cheese and pecans, then serve immediately and enjoy!

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Notes

Note 1: Feel free to make the vinaigrette ahead and store it in the fridge. If it solidifies, let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes, then shake well before using.

Storage/Make Ahead: Prep the components ahead, but store them separately in airtight containers in the fridge. Keep the apples and pears whole until you’re ready to serve, then slice, assemble, and dress the salad right before eating.

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