Simple, fresh, and full of fall flavors—this salad is the definition of “less is more.” Crisp apples, mixed greens, and a maple vinaigrette that tastes like autumn in a jar.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick and easy to toss together
• Sweet maple vinaigrette makes it feel special
• Perfect as a side dish or light lunch

Equipment You’ll Need

• Salad bowl
• Cutting board + knife
• Small jar or whisk (for dressing)

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 crisp apple, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)

Maple Vinaigrette:

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a small jar, whisk or shake together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon, salt, and pepper until smooth.
2. In a salad bowl, combine greens, apple slices, cranberries, pecans, and goat cheese (if using).
3. Drizzle with maple vinaigrette and toss gently.

Serving Suggestions

• Pair with roasted chicken or a hearty soup
• Serve as a holiday starter

Make-Ahead and Storage Tips

• Store vinaigrette separately for up to 1 week in the fridge
• Assemble salad just before serving for the freshest flavor

Yield: 4 servings

Classic Autumn Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

Recipe by Tammy Poppie

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Servings

4

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Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed greens

• 1 crisp apple, thinly sliced

• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)

• Maple Vinaigrette:

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

• In a small jar, whisk or shake together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon, salt, and pepper until smooth.
• In a salad bowl, combine greens, apple slices, cranberries, pecans, and goat cheese (if using).
• Drizzle with maple vinaigrette and toss gently.

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