The Brutus Salad

1 . Stage

Make the dressing: Whisk mustard, vinegar, oil, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and cayenne together in a bowl until thoroughly blended, about 1 minute. Transfer to an easy-to-pour container.

2 . Stage

Toast the pecans: Place pecans into a skillet over medium heat and drizzle with oil. Cook and stir until pecans smell toasty and have darkened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar and salt. Cook and stir for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. Transfer to a plate to cool.

3 . Stage

Make the salad: Place romaine pieces into a large bowl. Add apple slices, dill, tarragon, and a handful of pecans, reserving some for garnish. Grate Cheddar lightly onto salad, reserving some for garnish. Drizzle in some dressing and toss. Taste and add more salt or dressing if desired. You may not need all of the dressing.

4 . Stage

Garnish with a few toasted pecans and some grated Cheddar cheese.