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Candied Pecan and Apple Holiday Salad

Salad & Sandwich· Savory Holiday Recipes· Side Dish· Thanksgiving Recipes

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Candied Pecan and Apple Holiday Salad is perfect for serving a big group of people. Baby spinach, red onion, feta cheese, Craisins, honey crisp apples, and candied pecans – topped with an apple cider vinaigrette! So good!

Overhead shot of a large bowl of Candied Pecan and Apple Holiday Salad, with the ingredients separated by type, along with wooden spoons and the vinaigrette in a mason jar.

I can’t think of a better salad to make over the holidays. It’s got all the flavors of this time of year, and I love them all.

  • crunchy apple slices (coated in lemon juice to prevent browning)
  • salty feta cheese
  • sweet Craisins
  • pungent red onion slices
  • the BEST candied pecans
  • and a simple sweet and tangy apple cider vinaigrette

If you aren’t spinach lovers like we are, you could go with a different mixture of greens. Any will work.

Overhead shot of Candied Pecan and Apple Holiday Salad in a white serving bowl, drizzled with vinaigrette, on a blue napkin.

Have ya’ll ever made candied nuts? Because it’s a MUST for this recipe.

My recipe for Candied Pecans is simple.

  • pecan halves
  • egg whites
  • salt
  • vanilla
  • sugar
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg

You bake them for about 45 minutes, and then store them in an airtight container or ziplock bags. Oh, and these make a great gift (in cute little mason jars).

Overhead process shots of 1) baked candied pecans on a baking sheet, and 2) sliced apples in a glass bowl, on blue and white napkins.

I always make sure to have SOMETHING green on my holiday table. It’s a requirement, because after all the cheesy, buttery, sugary things, you need something on the healthy’ish list. You can prep most of it in advance, and just add the dressing right before serving.

Enjoy!

Close-up shot of my hand holding a white bowl filled with Candied Pecan Apple Holiday Salad, with a fork.

Make this salad next: Spinach Salad with Avocado and Goat Cheese

 

Please let know if you try this recipe. Be sure to comment and leave a review on the blog so I can see what you think. You can also like my Facebook Page, follow me on Pinterest, and catch me on Instagram.

xoxo ~Sue

Overhead shot of a large bowl of Candied Pecan and Apple Holiday Salad, with the ingredients separated by type, along with wooden spoons and the vinaigrette in a mason jar.
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Candied Pecan and Apple Holiday Salad

A delicious Holiday Salad with fresh greens, candied pecans, Honey Crisp apples, feta cheese, and Craisins.

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword candied pecans, holiday salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 10 people
Calories 250 kcal
Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 12-14 cups baby spinach leaves - or other greens
  • 1/2 cup red onion - sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese - crumbled
  • 3/4 cup Craisins
  • 1 1/2 cup candied pecans - see homemade recipe
  • 2 large honey crisp apples - sliced thin
  • 1/2 large lemon - freshly squeezed

For the dressing:

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper - to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix the dressing ingredients in a salad dressing bottle or a mason jar. Shake vigorously and set aside.
  2. Core and slice the apple. Coat with freshly squeezed lemon to preserve color.
  3. In a large serving bowl, arrange spinach leaves, red onion, feta cheese, Craisins, candied pecans, and apple slices. Right before serving, pour dressing over salad and mix to combine.
  4. You may not need all the dressing so be conservative with the pouring.

Recipe Notes

  1. This salad is pretty large. You can change the serving size directly in the recipe for a smaller amount.
  2. You won't need an entire recipe of candied pecans, but those freeze well, so just use what you need and freeze the rest.
  3. Low sugar Craisins can be substituted for regular ones.
Nutrition Facts
Candied Pecan and Apple Holiday Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 196mg9%
Potassium 268mg8%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 3430IU69%
Vitamin C 12.8mg16%
Calcium 89mg9%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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  1. Millican Pecan says

    06.13.2019 at 6:50 pm

    It is summer time and always looking for a good pecan salad recipe. I think I found it. I am not much of an onion fan but the rest is right up my alley. The sweet and tangy apple cider vinaigrette should put this over the top. I need to go get the Craisins. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Suebee Homemaker says

      06.14.2019 at 8:13 am

      I hope you love it, Millican! We sure do. Have a great day! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Paula R McWilliams says

    11.06.2018 at 8:29 am

    I will absolutely make this!

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    • Suebee Homemaker says

      11.06.2018 at 9:30 am

      Awesome! Let me know how you like it! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Michael Joseph Ringsdorf says

    11.05.2018 at 8:53 am

    The best salad ever and make sure to double the pecans….. why not? ….. Love it!

    Reply
  4. Mike says

    04.22.2018 at 7:52 pm

    My favorite salad of all time! Such a simple concept, yet delicious 😋!

    Reply

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