Apple Dried Cherry and Pecan Salad with Maple Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Apple Dried Cherry and Pecan Salad with Maple Dressing. Perfect for any season, this recipe features a delightful combination of crisp mixed greens, thinly sliced sweet apples, chewy dried cherries, and toasted pecans for a satisfying crunch. Creamy crumbled goat cheese or feta adds richness, while the homemade maple dressing—made with pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard—ties everything together with a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Ready in just 15 minutes, this refreshing salad is an excellent choice for a light lunch, a holiday side dish, or an impressive starter. Packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, or baby kale)
• 1 Apple (preferably Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
• 1 cup Dried cherries
• 1 cup Pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
• 1 cup Crumbled goat cheese or feta
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, thinly sliced apple, dried cherries, and toasted pecans.

Step 2

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified. Alternatively, you can shake the dressing ingredients in a sealed jar for convenience.

Step 3

Drizzle the maple dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Start with half the dressing and toss gently to coat. Add more dressing as needed to your taste.

Step 4

Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese or feta over the salad and give it a light toss, or leave it as a decorative topping.

Step 5

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	717.3 grams (717.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1793

Total Fat 148.00g	190%
Saturated Fat 29.40g	147%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 60mg	20%
Sodium 1299mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 95.70g	35%
Dietary Fiber 18.50g	66%
Total Sugars 70.40g
Protein 36.30g	73%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 458mg	35%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 1413mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.6%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 20.6%