Kentucky Bibb Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Light, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Kentucky Bibb Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette is the ultimate combination of fresh ingredients and seasonal flair. Featuring tender Bibb lettuce as the base, this salad is elevated with sweet, thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples, toasted pecans, tangy dried cranberries, and creamy crumbled goat cheese. Tied together with a homemade apple cider vinaigrette made from olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this quick-to-prepare salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and tangy. Ideal as a side dish or a refreshing light meal, this vibrant salad is ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for showcasing fall or holiday flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 heads Bibb lettuce
• 1 Honeycrisp apple
• 0.5 cups Pecans
• 0.25 cups Dried cranberries
• 0.25 cups Goat cheese
• 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cups Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the Bibb lettuce. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Core and thinly slice the Honeycrisp apple. Add the slices to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Cool slightly, then add them to the salad.

Step 4

Sprinkle the dried cranberries and crumbled goat cheese over the salad.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.

Step 6

Pour the apple cider vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Gently toss to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(737.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1358.6

Total Fat 111.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.1g
Cholesterol 45.8mg	0%
Sodium 1019.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g	0%
Total Sugars 53.3g
Protein 21.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 248.4mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 1084.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.4%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 21.5%