Fall Harvest Salad with Pinot Grigio Vinaigrette

Recipe: Fall Harvest Salad with Pinot Grigio Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

  • 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and red leaf lettuce)
  • 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup praline pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional for added creaminess)
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional for a touch of sharpness)

For the Pinot Grigio Vinaigrette:

  • 1/3 cup Pinot Grigio wine
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vinaigrette:

  • Shake in a salad dressing jar, the Pinot Grigio, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the sweetness or acidity as needed. Set aside. Store in mason jar in the fridge.

2. Assemble the Salad:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced apples, dried cranberries, and sliced red onion (if using).
  • Sprinkle the parline pecans over the top of the salad.

3. Add the Goat Cheese:

  • If you’re using goat cheese, crumble it over the salad.

4. Dress the Salad:

  • Just before serving, drizzle the homemade Pinot Grigio vinaigrette over the salad. Start with a few tablespoons and add more to taste.

5. Toss and Serve:

  • Gently toss the salad to ensure even distribution of the ingredients and dressing.

Serve your vibrant fall harvest salad immediately as an appetizer, side dish, or add grilled chicken or shrimp for a complete meal. The combination of crisp apples, sweet cranberries, crunchy pecans, and tangy vinaigrette will delight your taste buds and capture the essence of fall.

This Fall Harvest Salad with Homemade Pinot Grigio Vinaigrette is not only delicious but also a beautiful addition to any autumn table. Enjoy the seasonal flavors and the vibrant colors of fall with this delightful salad.

Wine Pairing: Pair with your favorite Pinot Grigio

Meal Prep Hack: Double the vinaigrette recipe and use for a chicken marinate for dinner the next day!

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