Apple Pecan Salad Recipe

Name: Apple Pecan Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans; 3 small small sweet apples, halved and cored; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup apple cider; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 6 cups mesclun or 6 cups torn mixed greens; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
3 small small sweet apples, halved and cored
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup apple cider
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 cups mesclun or 6 cups torn mixed greens
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F.
2
Line baking sheet with foil; lightly coat with cooking spray.
3
In bowl combine brown sugar and finely chopped pecans.
4
Place apple halves, cut sides up, on baking sheet.
5
Brush tops of apples with butter; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture.
6
Bake 15 minutes or until just tender when pierced with a fork.
7
Meanwhile, in a screw-top jar combine oil, cider, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Cover; shake well.
8
Arrange greens on serving platter; top with apple halves.
9
Spoon melted sugar and pecans from baking sheet atop salad.
10
Shake dressing; drizzle desired amount on salad.
11
Sprinkle with coarsely chopped pecans. Pass remaining dressing. Makes 6 servings.
12
Tip: If there's dressing left over, you can store it for up to two days in the refrigerator.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar, 3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans, 3 small small sweet apples, halved and cored, 1 tablespoon butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Apple Pecan Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Apple Pecan Salad

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