Name: Apple Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 c. packed brown sugar -; 1/4 tsp. cinnamon -; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt -; 2 tbsp. water -; 1 c. pecans -; 6 c. mixed greens -; 2 apples, thinly sliced -; 1/2 c. crumbled blue cheese -; 1/2 c. dried cranberries -; 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar -; 1/2 shallot, finely chopped -; 1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard -; 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Apple Salad

1. 1/2 c. packed brown sugar -

2. 1/4 tsp. cinnamon -

3. 1/4 tsp. kosher salt -

4. 2 tbsp. water -

5. 1 c. pecans -

6. 6 c. mixed greens -

7. 2 apples, thinly sliced -

8. 1/2 c. crumbled blue cheese -

9. 1/2 c. dried cranberries -

10. 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar -

11. 1/2 shallot, finely chopped -

12. 1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard -

13. 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil -

How to cook deliciously - Apple Salad

1. Stage

Candy pecans: In a skillet over medium heat, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and water. Stir, letting sugar dissolve, then add pecans and toss until totally coated. Let simmer 5 minutes until sticky, then remove from heat and let cool on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. (Pecans you don't use for the salad can be stored in an airtight container up to 1 week.)

2. Stage

Assemble salad: In a large bowl, combine greens, apples, candied pecans, blue cheese, and dried cranberries. Refrigerate until ready to dress and serve.

3. Stage

Make dressing: In a bowl or glass jar, whisk together apple cider vinegar, shallot, dijon, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Stage

Drizzle salad with dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately.