Autumn Chopped Salad with Apples, Cranberries, Pecans, and Feta Recipe
This Autumn Chopped Salad is a vibrant and refreshing mix perfect for the fall season, featuring crisp Romaine and Spring Mix lettuce, sweet and tart apples, dried cranberries, crunchy candied pecans, crispy bacon, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed together and served with a creamy poppy seed dressing. It combines sweet, savory, and fresh flavors in a satisfying, easy-to-make salad ideal for a light lunch or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 8 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Spring Mix lettuce
- 2 small Red Delicious or Gala apples, sliced thin
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped candied pecans
- 8 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled
- 4 ounces Feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- Creamy poppy seed salad dressing, to taste
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chopped Romaine lettuce, Spring Mix lettuce, sliced apples, dried cranberries, chopped candied pecans, crumbled crisp bacon, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss well to evenly combine all ingredients.
- Serve with dressing: Divide the mixed salad among individual bowls. Top each serving with your desired amount of creamy poppy seed dressing. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- To make this salad vegetarian, omit the bacon or substitute with a plant-based alternative.
- Use fresh apples to ensure crispness and maximum flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm that the candied pecans and salad dressing are gluten-free.
- Prepare the salad just before serving to keep ingredients fresh and prevent sogginess.
- You can toast the pecans at home and candy them with a simple sugar glaze for enhanced flavor.
Keywords: autumn salad, chopped salad, fall recipe, apple salad, cranberry salad, feta cheese salad, bacon salad, poppy seed dressing
