Apple, Dried Cherry, And Pecan Salad With Maple Dressing

This refreshing salad combines crisp apples, sweet dried cherries, and crunchy pecans, all drizzled with a delightful maple dressing. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a great addition to any meal.
This recipe is american style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep.
Prep: 15 min · Total: 15 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include salt, dried cherries, apples, pecans.
- Follow all 4 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup dried cherries (chopped)
- 2 cups apples (diced)
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced apples, chopped dried cherries, and chopped pecans.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.