Organic Oriental Salad Mix With Granny Smith Apple Gorgonzola And Candied Pecans Recipe

Ingredients

organic oriental salad mix

granny smith apple, sliced

gorgonzola cheese, crumbled to taste

1 cup sugar

1-2 cup pecan halves

salt and pepper to taste

pinch ground cayenne pepper

2 tbsp green onion, chopped

1/4 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

chopped purple basil and cilantro to taste

Candied Pecans

Method:

in a sauté pan over medium high heat add 1 cup sugar.

Cook until dissolved and becomes a nice amber color. Stir in

pecans, salt and pepper to taste and cayenne. Stir to coat well.

Spread out evenly on foil sprayed with cooking spray. Let cool

and chop to desired size.

Vinaigrette

Method:

in a mixing bowl add green onions, vinegar, olive oil,

honey, mustard and herbs. Whisk well and season with salt and

pepper to taste. To serve: place salad mix on plate. Drizzle vinaigrette

over lettuce. Add apple and cheese to taste. Sprinkle

with candied pecans.