Holiday Apple Salad

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 2 Apples
  • 1/3 cup Cranberries, dried
  • 6 cup Greens, mixed
  • 1/2 Shallot, small

• Condiments

  • 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 cup Pecans

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Blue cheese

• Liquids

  • 2 tbsp Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. 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

Directions

• 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 dont use for the salad can be stored in an airtight container up to 1 week.)Assemble salad: In a large bowl, combine greens, apples, candied pecans, blue cheese, and dried cranberries. Refrigerate until ready to dress and serve.Make dressing: In a bowl or glass jar, whisk together apple cider vinegar, shallot, dijon, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.Drizzle salad with dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately.