Apple Pecan Salad

12 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
  • 3 small small sweet apples, halved and cored
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 cups mesclun or 6 cups torn mixed greens
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. 2
    Line baking sheet with foil; lightly coat with cooking spray.
  3. 3
    In bowl combine brown sugar and finely chopped pecans.
  4. 4
    Place apple halves, cut sides up, on baking sheet.
  5. 5
    Brush tops of apples with butter; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture.
  6. 6
    Bake 15 minutes or until just tender when pierced with a fork.
  7. 7
    Meanwhile, in a screw-top jar combine oil, cider, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Cover; shake well.
  8. 8
    Arrange greens on serving platter; top with apple halves.
  9. 9
    Spoon melted sugar and pecans from baking sheet atop salad.
  10. 10
    Shake dressing; drizzle desired amount on salad.
  11. 11
    Sprinkle with coarsely chopped pecans. Pass remaining dressing. Makes 6 servings.
  12. 12
    Tip: If there's dressing left over, you can store it for up to two days in the refrigerator.

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