Apple Pecan Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Pecan Salad

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans + 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• Sweet Apples
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• Canola Oil
• Apple Cider
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Ground Black Pepper
• Mesclun

How to Make Apple Pecan Salad

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
3. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans.
4. Cut 3 medium Fuji apples in half and remove the cores.
5. Place apple halves, cut sides up, on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Brush the tops of the apples with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
7. Sprinkle the brown sugar pecan mixture evenly over the apples.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
9. Meanwhile, in a screw-top jar, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
10. Cover and shake well to emulsify the dressing.
11. In a large bowl, toss together 5 ounces of oak leaf lettuce and 5 ounces of butter lettuce.
12. Once the apples are cooked, carefully remove them from the baking sheet.
13. Arrange the lettuce mix on a serving platter.
14. Top with the roasted apple halves.
15. Spoon the melted sugar and pecans from the baking sheet over the salad.
16. Drizzle the desired amount of honey-cider vinaigrette over the salad.
17. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans.
18. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.