Apple Salad with Candied Pecans

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Apple Salad with Candied Pecans

This simple Apple Salad includes candied pecans, blue cheese, and a light pomegranate vinaigrette. Fantastic light lunch or side salad served with dinner!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple recipes, apple salad

Servings:

Ingredients

For the Pomegranate Vinaigrette

3 tablespoons pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey , or more to taste
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper , to taste

For the Salad

4 medium apples , cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
10 cups mixed baby greens
1 1/2 cups candied pecans (broken into pieces if they're large)
1 1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper , to taste

Instructions

For the vinaigrette dressing: put pomegranate juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, olive oil, and a little salt and pepper in a jar with a tightly fitted lid. Shake vigorously for a minute or so to incorporate, until emulsified.
Combine the apples, baby greens, candied pecans, and blue cheese in a large bowl.
Drizzle with a little of the vinaigrette; toss to coat until everything is coated. Add more dressing, as needed or pass it at the table.
Divide salad on individual plates; season with salt and pepper to taste and serve!

Notes

Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp apples (or a combination of any) are great for this salad. Use your favorite!
The vinaigrette dressing can be made 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

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