Name: Apple Walnut Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 red or green apples, quartered, seeds remove, finely sliced; lemon juice, squeeze (to stop apple browning); 3-4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 6 cups mixed salad greens and arugula; ½ red onion, finely sliced; 1/3 cup dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds; ½ cup feta or goat cheese, crumbled (garnish, optional); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 cup unsalted walnut halves or pieces; salt, Pinch; cayenne pepper, Pinch, optional; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon apple butter (or apple sauce), optional; 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon dried garlic or 1 minced fresh garlic clove; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme or sage

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For The Salad
2 red or green apples, quartered, seeds remove, finely sliced
lemon juice, squeeze (to stop apple browning)
3–4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
6 cups mixed salad greens and arugula
½ red onion, finely sliced
1/3 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
½ cup feta or goat cheese, crumbled (garnish, optional)

For the Candied Walnuts (or Pecans)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted walnut halves or pieces
salt, Pinch
cayenne pepper, Pinch, optional

For The Dressing/Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple butter (or apple sauce), optional
1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon dried garlic or 1 minced fresh garlic clove
¼ teaspoon dried thyme or sage

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Instructions

1-Make Quick Candied Walnuts: Make Quick Candied Walnuts: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat. In a medium non-stick skillet, add the butter and sugar and heat over medium heat until the butter is melted, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Add the walnuts, salt, and cayenne pepper, if using. Stir well to coat walnuts. Continue to cook and stir frequently over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the sugar is fully melted. Immediately remove the skillet from the heat to prevent the sugar from burning. Spread the candied walnuts onto the prepared pan in a single layer, making sure they are not in clumps. Cool for 10 minutes or until the candy hardens.
2-Prepare Apples: Prepare Apples: Drizzle with lemon juice and toss (stops apple from browning).
3-Make Dressing: Make Dressing: Place Dressing ingredients in a small bowl or in a jar and shake or whisk well. Adjust to taste – more oil to make it creamier, maple syrup for sweet, cider vinegar for tart.
4-Assemble Salad: Assemble Salad: Place salad greens in a large bowl with half the apple slices and all the onion. Drizzle with half the dressing then toss. Scatter over the cranberries, bacon, pumpkin seeds, desired amount of candied walnuts, remaining apple slices and feta. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve immediately

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Prep Time: 10 min
Method: mixed