Dairy-Free Apple Pecan Salad (Inspired by Wendy's)
Treat yourself to the ultimate burst of fresh, crisp flavors with this Dairy-Free Apple Pecan Salad, a wholesome twist inspired by Wendy's classic favorite. This vibrant dish combines sweet red and green apple slices, crunchy pecans, and tangy dried cranberries with a medley of crisp salad greens, cucumber, and red onion for a delightful blend of textures. Tossed in a homemade maple balsamic vinaigrette that's both zesty and subtly sweet, this salad is dairy-free, making it perfect for individuals with dietary restrictions. Ready in just 15 minutes and brimming with nutritious ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for a light lunch, a flavorful side, or a guilt-free dinner addition. Perfectly refreshing and simple to make, this recipe is bound to become your new go-to for quick and satisfying meals!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 Red apple
- 1 Green apple
- 1 Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Pecans
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Core the red and green apples and cut them into thin slices or small cubes, as preferred.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber, remove seeds with a spoon if desired, and slice into thin rounds.
Step 4
Thinly slice the red onion to create delicate onion slivers.
Step 5
Add the apple slices, cucumber slices, red onion slivers, pecans, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the greens.
Step 6
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 7
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Step 8
Toss the salad gently until all ingredients are well coated with the vinaigrette.
Step 9
Serve immediately on plates or bowls and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (892.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1281.0 |
| Total Fat 94.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1386.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 115.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 87.1g | |
| Protein 9.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 164.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1357.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories