Fall Salad With Maple Lime Dressing Recipe
Experience the essence of autumn with this vibrant Fall Salad featuring crisp mixed greens, sweet apples, and toasted walnuts, all drizzled with a zesty maple lime dressing. Perfect for festive gatherings or a wholesome weekday meal, this salad not only delights the senses but also evokes cherished memories of family celebrations. Enjoy every bite as the flavors dance together in harmony!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, kale)
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, sliced
- 1 medium pear, sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and dry mixed greens. Core and slice apples and pears. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
- 2. Make The Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 3. Assemble The Salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens with sliced apples, pears, toasted walnuts, cranberries, and crumbled feta. Toss gently.
- 4. Dress The Salad: Drizzle the maple lime dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.
- 5. Serve: Transfer to serving plates or bowls and enjoy immediately for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg