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Apple Cranberry Bacon and Pecan Salad

Apple Cranberry Bacon and Pecan Salad

Start the New Year with healthy recipes! Apple Cranberry Bacon Walnut Salad makes a perfect lunch or dinner. Add chicken if desired.

Ingredients
  • 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. onion, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 small head Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 8 oz. baby spinach
  • 2 apples, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup Feta cheese crumbles
  • 3/4 cup pecans

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl add apple cider vinegar, honey, sugar, garlic powder, poppy seeds, salt, onion and olive oil. Whisk to combine; refrigerate.
  2. In a large bowl, toss lettuce, spinach, apples, cranberries, bacon, pepper, onion, cheese and pecans. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss to combine.