Nani's Favorite Winter Salad

Name: Nani's Favorite Winter Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 ounces mixed salad greens; 1 sliced apple; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup pecans, toasted; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Salt and black pepper to taste

A refreshing and crunchy salad that brings bright colors and cozy flavors to your table.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

15 minutes

Serves

This salad is one of my absolute favorite things to make when the weather gets a little chilly. It brings together sweet fruit, tart cranberries, and crunchy nuts for a combination that keeps everyone reaching for a second helping.

I find that making the dressing just a little bit ahead of time helps the flavors mingle beautifully. It is a wonderful side dish for holiday meals or just a simple weeknight dinner.

🧺 Ingredients

5 ounces mixed salad greens
1 sliced apple
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Whisk the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl until smooth.
2
Season the dressing with a pinch of salt and pepper to your liking.
3
Place the mixed salad greens in a large serving bowl.
4
Add the sliced apples, dried cranberries, pecans, and feta cheese on top of the greens.
5
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss everything gently to combine.

💡 Tips

If you want to make this ahead of time, keep the dressing in a separate jar and only toss it with the salad right before you sit down to eat. You can store leftover salad in the fridge for a day, but it is best enjoyed fresh.

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