Banana Waldorf Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 medium red apples (cut and cored into 1/2 inch pieces)
1 banana, peeled and sliced
1/2 stalk celery (sliced)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or 1/4 cup pecans
1/3 cup chopped dates
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon honey
1 dash lemon juice or 1 dash lime juice
lettuce leaf
Candied Pecan Variation
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon clove
2 cups pecan halves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Combine all ingredients and toss lightly.
Chill mixture and serve in lettuce cups.
(To prevent bananas from turning brown marinate in lemon or lime juice for a few minutes.).
Candied pecan variation: Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium sauce pan and cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves @ 5 minutes.
Stir constantly and add pecans and vanilla, cook until syrup is absorbed @ 10-12 minutes.
Place pecans on a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper and allow to cool.
Chop up and add desired amount to salad.
Extra pecans may be stored in an airtight container for @ 1 month.