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## 🥗 Fresh Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad: A Crisp, Colorful Bowl of Fall-Inspired Flavor
Sometimes, the simplest salads are the most memorable — and this **Fresh Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad** proves it. With the perfect mix of **sweet, tart, nutty, and crunchy**, it’s a dish that brings brightness to any table, whether it’s a casual lunch, holiday spread, or light dinner starter.
Combining crisp apples, chewy dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and a tangy vinaigrette, this salad is **as beautiful as it is delicious**. It’s quick to prepare, endlessly adaptable, and packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients.
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### 🌟 Why You’ll Love This Salad
* ✅ **Crunchy, sweet, and savory** all in one bite
* ✅ **Packed with texture and natural color**
* ✅ **Ready in minutes** with minimal prep
* ✅ **Perfect for holidays or everyday meals**
* ✅ **Naturally vegetarian** and easy to make vegan or gluten-free
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### 🍎 Key Ingredients
* **2 crisp apples**, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala work well)
* **1/2 cup dried cranberries** (or fresh if in season and lightly sweetened)
* **1/2 cup pecans**, toasted for extra flavor
* **5–6 cups fresh mixed greens** (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
* **1/4 red onion**, thinly sliced
* **1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese** (optional for creaminess)
**For the Dressing:**
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
* 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
* 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
* Salt and black pepper, to taste
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### 🥄 How to Make It
1. **Toast the pecans**:
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pecans for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
2. **Whisk the dressing**:
In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake or whisk until emulsified.
3. **Assemble the salad**:
In a large bowl, layer greens, apple slices, cranberries, onion, and cheese if using. Top with toasted pecans.
4. **Dress and serve**:
Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving and toss gently to combine.
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