SnapDragon Apple Pecan Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- SALAD -
- Mixed Greens - 6 cups
- SnapDragon apples (thinly sliced) - 3
- Brussel Sprouts (shaved) - 2 cups
- Feta (vegan or regular) - 1/2 cup
- Cranberries (dried) - 1/3 cup
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- PECAN PEPITA BRITTLE -
- Pepitas (raw, unsalted) - 3/4 cup
- Pecan (raw pieces) - 3/4 cup
- Maple Syrup - 1/4 cup
- Olive Oil - 1/4 cup
- Thyme (fresh, finely chopped) - 1 tbsp
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Black Pepper - 1/2 tsp
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- BALSAMIC DRESSING -
- Olive Oil - 1/4 cup
- Balsamic Vinegar - 1 1/2 tbsp
- Dijon Mustard - 1 tbsp
- Maple Syrup - 1 tbsp
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Black Pepper - 1/2 tsp
- Garlic Powder - 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275℉ and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir in the pecans and pumpkin seeds until well coated. Spread into an even layer onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 35 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking.
- Remove from the oven and let the brittle cool completely before breaking into bite-sized pieces.
- Brussels sprouts: you can either purchase pre-shredded brussels sprouts, or if you have a food processor with a shredder attachment, use that to shred them thinly.
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients until well incorporated.
- Assemble salad with greens, brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, SnapDragon apple slices, feta, brittle and dressing.
- Enjoy!