Apple Pear And Candied Pecan Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Pear And Candied Pecan Salad

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 large egg white
• Pecan Halves
• Bosc Pears
• Fuji Apple
• Green Apple
• 1 cup mixed greens
• Red Onion
• Blue Cheese
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Raspberry Vinegar
• Sea Salt
• Ground Pepper

How to Make Apple Pear And Candied Pecan Salad

1. **Prepare the Candied Pecans (optional):** If using store-bought candied pecans, skip to step 10. Otherwise, preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. **Combine sugar and cinnamon:** In a medium bowl, gently whisk together 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
3. **Coat the pecans:** In a separate bowl, whisk 1 large egg white until frothy. Add 1 cup pecan halves and toss to coat evenly.
4. **Add sugar-cinnamon mixture:** Add the sugared pecans to the bowl with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Gently toss to coat thoroughly.
5. **Bake the pecans:** Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
6. **Prepare the salad:** While the pecans are baking, wash and chop 1 cup of mixed greens, 1 medium apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended), and 1 medium pear (Bosc or Anjou recommended). Thinly slice 1/4 red onion.
7. **Add cheese:** Add 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or your preferred cheese to the salad bowl.
8. **Combine salad ingredients:** In a large bowl, combine the prepared greens, apple, pear, red onion, and goat cheese.
9. **Make the vinaigrette:** In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
10. **Assemble the salad:** Once the candied pecans are cool, add them to the salad. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
11. **Serve immediately:** Enjoy your delicious and healthy Apple, Pear & Candied Pecan Salad!