Roasted Apple Salad with Spicy Maple-Cider Vinaigrette

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

We bought loads of apples and needed to use them. To help the flavors come alive, I roasted the apples and tossed them with a sweet dressing. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

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Roasted Apple Salad with Spicy Maple-Cider Vinaigrette

Yield:8 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Fuji, Gala or other firm apples, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • dressing:
    • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • salad:
    • 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
    • 4 pitted dates, quartered
    • 1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, crumbled
    • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Place apples in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Roast until tender, 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and dates. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.
  3. Divide mixture among 8 plates. Top with goat cheese and roasted apples; sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately.
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