Spiced Pecan Apple Salad
Recipe from Midwest Living

Cinnamon and cayenne pepper coat the baked pecans that top this fruit and feta cheese side salad.


Spiced Pecan Apple Salad


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: Makes 8 to 10 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1-2/3  cups  pecan piecesOn Sale
  • 3  Tbsp.  butterOn Sale
  • 1  tsp.  The Spice House Freshly Ground Korintje Cassia Cinnamon or ground cinnamonOn Sale
  • 1/2  tsp.  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  tsp.  The Spice House Freshly Ground Cayenne Pepper or cayenne pepperOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  extra-virgin olive oil or salad oilOn Sale
  • 2  Tbsp.  sherry wine vinegarOn Sale
  • 1  Tbsp.  Dijon-style mustardOn Sale
  • 1  large  Red Delicious appleOn Sale
  • 2  tsp.  lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 1  head  red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-sized piecesOn Sale
  • 1  cup  crumbled feta cheese (8 ounces)On Sale
  •     Butterhead lettuce (Bibb or Boston) leavesOn Sale
  •     Cracked black pepper (optional)On Sale

Directions
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For pecans: Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil. Spread pecans in an even layer. In a small saucepan, heat and stir butter, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper over low heat until melted. Drizzle butter mixture over pecans; stir gently to coat the nuts. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until pecans are golden brown and aromatic. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
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For vinaigrette: In a screw-top jar, combine oil, vinegar and mustard. Cover and shake well; set aside.
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Core and chop the apple; place in a large bowl. Sprinkle lemon juice over apple; stir gently to coat the pieces. Add leaf lettuce and feta cheese to apple in bowl; toss to combine. Shake vinaigrette; drizzle vinaigrette over salad. Toss to coat. Line bowls with Butterhead lettuce leaves. Top with salad mixture. Top with spiced pecans and sprinkle with cracked black pepper, if you like. Serve immediately. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 385, Total Fat 38 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 442 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 7%, Calcium 14%, Iron 9%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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