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Apple Pecan Salad Recipe

Elevate your autumn meals with this irresistible Apple Pecan Salad! Perfectly roasted Fuji apples, bursting with buttery sweetness, are paired with crunchy pecans and a vibrant honey-cider vinaigrette. The combination of sweet and savory flavors, served atop a bed of crisp oak leaf and butter lettuce, creates a symphony of taste and texture. This easy recipe is perfect for a light lunch, a festive side dish, or a delightful fall dessert.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 239.4 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Pecan Salad

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup pecans (1/2 cup finely chopped, 1/4 cup coarsely chopped)
  • 3 medium Fuji apples
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
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  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 10 ounces mixed greens (5 ounces oak leaf lettuce, 5 ounces butter lettuce)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • cooking spray

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

61g

Fat

12g

Carbs

6g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Salads Fruit Easy Beginner Cook Dinner Party Fall Nuts Seasonal Apples