Spiced Pecan and Apple Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

Name: Spiced Pecan and Apple Salad with Honey Vinaigrette Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey; 1 teaspoon apple pie spice; Generous pinch of cayenne; Pinch of salt; 1 cup pecan halves; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 6 to 8 cups assorted salad greens (such as baby spinach or arugula); 2 medium apples, cut into thin slices

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 375 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
2
Combine half of the honey with the apple pie spice, cayenne, and salt in a small bowl and mix well.
3
Add pecan halves and stir until well coated.
4
Spread out on a baking sheet.
5
Bake until honey bubbles and nuts are toasted, about 15 to 20 minutes.
6
Set aside to cool.
7
Combine remaining honey, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a small jar or cruet and shake well.
8
Add olive oil and shake vigorously until well incorporated.
9
Arrange salad leaves on a serving platter or divide among individual serving plates.
10
Scatter apple splices and spiced pecans over leaves.
11
Pour apple cider vinaigrette over salad and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup honey, 1 teaspoon apple pie spice, Generous pinch of cayenne, Pinch of salt, and more.

Yes, Spiced Pecan and Apple Salad with Honey Vinaigrette Recipe 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.

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Spiced Pecan and Apple Salad with Honey Vinaigrette Recipe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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