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Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad

Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad

A delightful Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad featuring crispy bacon, fresh kale, and sweet candied pecans, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large cast-iron skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • baking sheet

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon diced
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 medium shallot diced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large bunch kale stems removed and leaves shredded
  • 1 medium apple diced
  • ½ cup sliced celery
  • ½ cup dried sweetened cranberries
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Candied Pecans

  • 1 large egg white
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 2 cups pecan halves

Instructions
 

Make Salad

  • 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.

Make Candied Pecans

  • 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

This salad is excellent for a light lunch or as a side dish at dinner. The candied pecans add a sweet crunch that complements the flavors perfectly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad, apple salad, cranberry salad, Healthy Salad, pecan salad, Salad
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