When your teenage son finds the candied pecans in the cupboard and begs you to make a salad with them and says “you know mom the kind with the apples and cranberries.” You do it. That is how this whole situation came about. So I threw it together with what I had. I was out of Gorgonzola but I had feta, it was a happy coincidence and the perfect touch. It was a cool evening and the table inside was covered in papers so dining al fresco was a winning option. We really enjoyed it. Then I decided that this would be the perfect fall recipe for this Fall Festival Blog Hop hosted by Kendra of Joy In Our Home Find all the links below and be inspired by a new theme each day throughout the week. 
Apple and Cranberry Salad
Ingredients:
- Torn romaine lettuce
- Cubed apple
- Dried cranberries
- Feta cheese
- Candied Pecans (I get mine at Trader Joe’s)
- Slivered red onion
- diced cucumber
- Honey balsamic vinaigrette (recipe to follow)
Toss all ingredients together and drizzle with dressing. Provide extra pecans, cranberries and feta for those who want just a little extra.
Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil..EVOO
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- salt to taste
Combine ingredients until blended. Honey is hard to dissolve so make sure it is at room temp. If you need to heat it you can do that by putting the jar in a pot of hot water.
I love this dressing and sometimes add orange zest like I did for this salad…HERE
It was a hit and my son loved it just as much as he remembered. That made my mama heart happy.
I love everything fall. Eating dinner al fresco is one of my favorites, along with savory comfort foods.
Speaking of delicious food there are some pretty incredible recipes shared below. Just follow the links and you will be cooking up some of your own fall treats in no time. YUM!!!
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This sounds amazing! I always think of salads in the summer, but what a great combination for fall!
Thank you Erin!!! Fall salads are my favorite and apparently my sons too.
This looks so delicious! And can you believe we have all of the ingredients to make this tonight?! Can’t wait to give it a try. HPPY FALL!
That is fantastic!!!! I hope you love it! Thank you so much girls!
This looks so delicious and combines some of my favorite ingredients! Sounds like the perfect fall salad!
Ooooh yum! Will definitely going to try this recipe! Sounds so amazing! Glad you added the recipe for the dressing – its soooo easy.
What a great fall flavored salad! A perfect salad to make with those apples picked from the local apple farm! YUM!
For putting together a salad with what you had on hand, I’d say you came up with a real winner! Looks delish and especially in the pics you’ve taken of your wonderful meal outdoors.
This looks and sounds delicious! What a perfect recipe to transition from summer to fall. My kids will love it, I can’t wait to try it! thank you so much for sharing. Happy fall!
That is one beautiful, delicious, nutritious salad!! Thanks for the recipe, I plan on making it soon:)
This looks so good! I’d like this salad for Thanksgiving dinner. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Linking from Poofing the Pillows,
Ricki Jill
Pinning this – can’t wait to try this recipe!
What a delicious looking salad! Thanks for the recipe! Happy Fall!
I would eat this for lunch and dinner! I love salads!
Yum! I’m a salad girl and this is one that I will most definitely have to try this fall.
This reminds me a little of a salad I get at one of our favorite restaurants. The combination of sweet and a little spicy is wonderful! Pinning and sharing. 🙂
This looks so delicious Jessica… and especially enjoying it outdoors! So pretty! I could eat salads every single day and I’ll be trying this one! So glad to have you on this tour, friend!
Yum! I love these ingredients!