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Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad

A bright, refreshing fall salad with apples, bacon + the most amazing candied pecans. Perfect for the holidays!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • large cast iron skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Medium Bowl
  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

Dressing and Salad

  • 3 slices bacon diced
  • 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 medium shallot diced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large bunch kale stems removed and leaves shredded
  • 1 medium apple diced
  • 0.5 cup sliced celery
  • 0.5 cup dried sweetened cranberries
  • 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese

Candied Pecans

  • 1 large egg white
  • 0.33 cup sugar
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 2 cups pecan halves

Instructions
 

Salad Preparation

  • Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat; transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, shallot and Dijon; let stand 5 minutes. Whisk in olive oil and honey; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in kale and massage for 1 minute.
  • Top with bacon, apple, celery, cranberries, feta cheese and candied pecans, and gently toss to combine.

Candied Pecans Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk egg white until frothy, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in sugar, salt, pumpkin pie spice and cayenne pepper.
  • Stir in pecans until well combined and evenly coated.
  • Spread pecan mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Place into oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring at halftime. Let cool completely.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1salad servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad, cranberries, holiday salad, kale, pecans, Salad
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