Autumn Chopped Salad with Apples, Cranberries, Pecans, and Feta Recipe
This Autumn Chopped Salad is a vibrant, flavorful combination of crisp Romaine and Spring Mix lettuces, sweet apples, tart dried cranberries, crunchy candied pecans, savory bacon, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed with a luscious creamy poppy seed dressing, this salad offers a perfect balance of textures and seasonal flavors for a quick, refreshing meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for cooking and crisping bacon)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 8 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Spring Mix lettuce
- 2 small Red Delicious or Gala apples, sliced thin
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped candied pecans
- 8 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled
- 4 ounces Feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- Creamy Poppy Seed salad dressing, to taste
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chopped Romaine lettuce, Spring Mix lettuce, sliced apples, dried cranberries, chopped candied pecans, crumbled crisp bacon, and crumbled Feta cheese. Toss well to evenly combine all ingredients.
- Serve with dressing: Divide the mixed salad among individual bowls. Top each serving with your desired amount of creamy poppy seed dressing. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- For best texture, add the dressing just before serving to keep the salad crisp.
- You can substitute bacon with turkey bacon or omit for a vegetarian version.
- Use fresh apples and crisp bacon to maximize flavor contrast.
- Candied pecans can be replaced with toasted walnuts or almonds if preferred.
Keywords: Autumn salad, chopped salad, apple salad, cranberry salad, pecan salad, feta salad, bacon salad, poppy seed dressing
