Apple Pecan Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette

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A tasty salad good enough to serve for company or a holiday! Developed for rsc#10!

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.

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Coat the pecans with the 2 tbls.

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Maple syrup and 1 / 8 teaspoons cinnamon.

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Spread the pecans out on a baking sheet in a single layer.

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Bake for 5 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven , or until lightly toasted.

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In a food processor , combine the cranberries , raisins , vinegar , onion , brown sugar , and mustard.

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Chop coarsely.

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Remove from processor and place in a bowl.

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Gradually whisk in olive oil , and season with salt and pepper.

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Chop apple into bite size pieces , then mix with lemon / water mixture in a bowl to prevent browning.

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Keep apples in mixture until you toss ingredients into salad.

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In a salad bowl , toss together the greens , apples , and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat.

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Sprinkle with pecans , and serve.

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Ingredients

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pecans, maple syrup, cinnamon, fresh cranberries, golden raisin, balsamic vinegar, red onion, brown sugar, dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, mixed salad greens, fuji apple, fresh lemon juice, water