Apple Pecan Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Pecan Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette

• 1 cup pecan halves
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Fresh Cranberries
• Golden Raisin
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Red Onion
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• Dijon Mustard
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt And Pepper
• Mixed Salad Greens
• Fuji Apple
• Fresh Lemon Juice
• Water

How to Make Apple Pecan Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, toss pecans with maple syrup and cinnamon until evenly coated.
3. Spread pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 5-8 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Let cool completely.
5. While pecans bake, prepare the vinaigrette: In a food processor, combine cranberries, raisins, apple cider vinegar, red onion, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard.
6. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Do not over-process.
7. Transfer cranberry mixture to a bowl. Whisk in olive oil gradually until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. In a separate bowl, toss diced apples with lemon juice and water mixture to prevent browning.
9. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens and apples.
10. Pour desired amount of cranberry vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
11. Sprinkle toasted pecans over the salad.
12. Serve immediately and enjoy!