Cranberry Apple Pecan Salad
This cranberry apple pecan salad is the perfect side dish to bring to a family get together around the holidays! It consists of so many yummy fall flavors that are sweet to savory. It also has a delicious apple cider maple vinaigrette that brings it all together! It is also dairy, gluten, and refined sugar free so if anyone in your family has dietary preferences, this salad just might be the one!
Ingredients
for the salad
- 6 cups chopped kale
- 1 apple sliced or chopped
- 4-6 slices pasture raised prosciutto
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries(fruit sweetened)
- 1 cup raw or candied pecans
- 1/2 cup dairy free ricotta
For the apple cider maple vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 6 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic(minced)
Instructions
- Chop the kale and cut the apples into thin slices or cubes. Add them to a large salad bowl.
- Cut the prosciutto into small pieces and add to the salad bowl along with the dried cranberries, pecans, and ricotta crumbles.
- Make the vinaigrette by mixing together the avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, and garlic in jar or bowl.
- When you're ready to serve the salad, drizzle the vinaigrette over top and then toss the salad to mix and coat well.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.