Apple Pecan Salad

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Roasting develops the buttery richness of fuji apples topped with chopped pecans. A honey-and-cider vinegar dressing provides just the right amount of sweetness. Serve the fruit over a pretty mix of oak leaf and butter lettuces.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 425f.

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Line baking sheet with foil.

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Lightly coat with cooking spray.

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In bowl combine brown sugar and finely chopped pecans.

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Place apple halves , cut sides up , on baking sheet.

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Brush tops of apples with butter.

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Sprinkle with brown sugar mixture.

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Bake 15 minutes or until just tender when pierced with a fork.

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Meanwhile , in a screw-top jar combine oil , cider , vinegar , honey , salt , and pepper.

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Cover.

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Shake well.

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Arrange greens on serving platter.

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Top with apple halves.

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Spoon melted sugar and pecans from baking sheet atop salad.

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Shake dressing.

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Drizzle desired amount on salad.

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Sprinkle with coarsely chopped pecans.

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Pass remaining dressing.

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Makes 6 servings.

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Ingredients

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brown sugar, pecans, sweet apples, butter, canola oil, apple cider, cider vinegar, honey, salt, ground black pepper, mesclun