Apple Pecan Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
3 small small sweet apples, halved and cored
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup apple cider
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 cups mesclun or 6 cups torn mixed greens
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0F.
Line baking sheet with foil; lightly coat with cooking spray.
In bowl combine brown sugar and finely chopped pecans.
Place apple halves, cut sides up, on baking sheet.
Brush tops of apples with butter; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture.
Bake 15 minutes or until just tender when pierced with a fork.
Meanwhile, in a screw-top jar combine oil, cider, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Cover; shake well.
Arrange greens on serving platter; top with apple halves.
Spoon melted sugar and pecans from baking sheet atop salad.
Shake dressing; drizzle desired amount on salad.
Sprinkle with coarsely chopped pecans. Pass remaining dressing. Makes 6 servings.
Tip: If there's dressing left over, you can store it for up to two days in the refrigerator.