Autumn Harvest Salad
Candied pecans:
1 c raw pecan halves
1T EVOO 3T maple
1/2 t cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Pinch of cayenne
Instructions:
Combine and bake for 10-15 at 350
Remove and let cool
Salad:
Lacinato Kale :washed, stripped of the stems, chopped & massaged with EVOO, salt and pepper
Apples, I like Fuji or pink ladies. I cut, core and slice…place in cold ice water for a few minutes to prevent browning. Remove and dry with paper towels.
Pomegranate arils
Bacon, baked and crumbled
Blue cheese or feta, crumbled
Instructions:
Arrange the kale and other ingredients on a platter or in a bowl.
Serve with the dressing
Dressing:
1/3 EVOO
1 shallot sliced
Heat oil and sauté shallot 3-5 minutes
Cool and add 2 T ACV
1t Dijon
1T fresh thyme
Splash of maple syrup
A pinch of red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper
Whisk to combine….good warmed up for serving the salad!