Cinnamon-Spiced Apple and Pecan Salad with Maple Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A refreshing salad featuring crisp apples, toasted pecans, and a maple cinnamon vinaigrette that brightens any holiday table. This Mediterranean Christmas recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, Granny Smith apple, and toasted pecans for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large salad bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, 1 large Granny Smith apple cored and thinly sliced, 1/2 cup toasted and roughly chopped pecans, and 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the maple cinnamon dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately to maintain crispness.