Pecan Apple Salad Recipe
Crunchy, sweet, and oh-so-satisfying! Just whipped up a batch of my Plant-Based Pecan Apple Salad that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat! Fresh slices of apple kissed with lemon to keep them bright, mixed with crisp cucumbers, tender greens, and protein-rich lentils. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, thanks to the sprinkle of cranberries and a handful of toasted pecans for that perfect crunch!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium apples cored and sliced
- 1 lemon
- 1 large cucumber sliced
- 3 scallions sliced
- 1 cup pecan nuts roughly chopped
- 4 cups spinach leaves washed and dried
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup cooked lentils drained and cooled
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by coring and thinly slicing the apples.Place the apple slices in a mixing bowl and pour over the lemon juice. Toss the slices in the juice to coat them thoroughly. This will prevent them from browning and add a nice zesty flavor.
- Thinly slice the cucumber and scallions. If you prefer, you can peel the cucumber before slicing.Roughly chop the pecan nuts, unless they are already in smaller pieces.If the spinach leaves are large, you might want to chop them into bite-sized pieces for easier eating.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the lemony apple slices, cucumber, scallions, pecan nuts, spinach leaves, dried cranberries, and cooked lentils.Gently toss everything together to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.Whisk or shake until well blended. Adjust the seasoning to your taste, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss the salad to ensure all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the freshness and crunch of the ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 124mgPotassium: 721mgFiber: 12gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 3050IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 4mg
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