INGREDIENTS:
Yields 2 large salads
861 Calories per Salad
Assemble Time: 20m
Candied Pecans:
1/2 cup raw pecans
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
Salad:
5 cups mixed greens
1 gala apple sliced thin
4 brussels sprouts thinly sliced
1/2 cup diced cucumbers
1/4 cup parmesan crisps
1/4 cup feta cheese
Dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
1/2 lemon juiced
2 tsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1 clove of garlic
Salt + Pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
Step 1:
On a lined baking sheet, add the pecans, and drizzle over the honey, syrup and cinnamon, don’t worry about it being too mixed right now. Place in the oven and set temp to 375. After 5 mins, you’ll be able to coat the pecans in the honey syrup cinnamon mix easily. Place back in the oven for another 10 mins.
Step 2:
While the pecans are baking, prepare the salad. Combine the mixed greens, apple, brussels sprouts, parm crisps and feta in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3:
Prepare the dressing. Add all dressing ingredients to a blender. Blend until well combined.
Step 4:
Evenly divide the salad into two bowls. Top the salad with the roasted pecans and as much dressing as you like.
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