This Apple, Pecan and Feta Lettuce salad is a perfect winter salad. Balsamic vinaigrette is the perfect contrast to the sweet apples and pecans.
This salad is a twist on my favorite Pear, Pecan and Blue Cheese Lettuce Salad which is a family favorite. I was in the mood for something different so I subbed apples for the pears and feta cheese for the blue cheese.
This is a twist on our traditional family salad we have at Christmas, but I find myself making it whenever someone asks me to bring a salad somewhere.
How to make Apple, Pecan and Feta Salad
This is a simple salad so the hardest part is candying the pecans. If you prefer you could just toast them, but they do taste extra delicious when they’re candied.
- Candy or toast the pecans
- While you’re doing that, make the dressing
- Slice the apples
- Toss all ingredients together
- Dress right before serving
I love how easy salads are. They make a perfect last minute side dish. They’re so flexible too. Don’t have apples, substitute pears. Don’t have pecans, use walnut. Don’t have feta cheese, a good cheddar or blue cheese would be delicious.
Do you have a favorite, go-to salad recipe. I’d love to hear about it. I’m always looking for more ideas as long as they don’t involve cucumbers. I don’t do cucumbers. 🙂
There are lots of delicious variations of this salad around. Check out Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad with Apples Feta and Pecans from Crazy for Crust. Or a Cranberry Apple Pecan Salad sounds like a delicious variation. Or if you want to make a whole meal out of this salad, try a Quinoa Apple Spinach salad for more nutrition.
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