Name: Autumn Chopped Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 2 Tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup low-fat 1% milk; 3 Tablespoons sugar; 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons poppy seeds; 1 pound chopped romaine; 2 ounces red onion (sliced); 3 ounces sliced bartlett pear (sliced); 1 ounce reduced-fat feta cheese crumbles; 1 ounce cooked bacon ((approx. 6 slices) diced ); 1 ounce 50% less sugar dried cranberries

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Autumn Chopped Salad

Course Side Dish

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings people

Calories 188kcal

Ingredients

Candied Pecans:

1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 Tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Dressing:

1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup low-fat 1% milk
3 Tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Salad:

1 pound chopped romaine
2 ounces red onion sliced
3 ounces sliced bartlett pear sliced
1 ounce reduced-fat feta cheese crumbles
1 ounce cooked bacon (approx. 6 slices) diced
1 ounce 50% less sugar dried cranberries

Instructions

Add chopped pecans, sugar and cinnamon to a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Stir continuously until sugar has melted completely and pecans are coated in glaze. Spread on parchment or wax paper to cool.
Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl; set aside and store in the refrigerator until serving.
Place salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine.
Toss salad in dressing immediately before serving, or serve with dressing on the side. If making ahead of time, wait to add candied pecans until right before serving.

Notes

1 serving: 4.3 ounces salad + 1.3 ounces dressing

MFP: MFF Autumn Chopped Salad

November 2021

Nutrition

Serving: 4.3ounces | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.1g | Protein: 7.1g | Fat: 8.8g