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Ingredients
- Lettuce
- Apple
- Bacon
- Red onion
- Candied pecans
- Dried cherries
- Gorgonzola cheese
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
Substitutions
- Lettuce - Romaine lettuce would also work well in this dish.
- Apples - I prefer the Granny Smith apple variety. If these aren't available at your local grocer, try substituting a Honeycrisp apple.
- Dried cherries - Try substituting Craisins if you are unable to find dried cherries.
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Storage
Store salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator without dressing for 2-3 days. If the salad is moist from being washed, place a paper towel on top of it to draw out the moisture.
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📖 Recipe
Candy Apple Salad
Save RecipeEquipment
- Salad bowl
- Oil and vinegar dispensers
- Knife
- Meat tenderizer
- Colander
- Fry pan
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Use desired amount(s)
- Baby butter lettuce
- Grannysmith apple
- Bacon
- Red onion
- Candied pecans (see recipe link below)
- Dried cherries
- Crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Salt (or to taste)
- Pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and tear lettuce. Set aside to drain in colander.
- In a small fry pan, cook bacon according to package directions. Drain grease. In another small fry pan, cook candied pecans. Set them aside to cool on a wire rack.
- Slice apple and red onion. Place cooled candied pecans into a freezer bag and crush into small pieces with a small meat tenderizer.
- Prepare salad with all ingredients. Drizzle balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the top. Toss and serve.
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Food Safety
Cook bacon according to package instructions.
- Wash hands and create a clean work area.
- Rinse fresh produce thoroughly.
- Do not use the same cutting board or utensils on cooked food or produce, that previously touched raw meat or seafood.
- Do not leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
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