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Autumn Salad with Brussel Sprouts, Apple and Maple Pecans

5 from 1 vote
This delicious nutritious salad is speaks of autumn with the honey crisp apples, barlett pears and maple pecans. It is vibrant and so flavourful texture with a maple dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Calories: 381.14
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

MAPLE PECANS
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1½ tbsp maple syrup
  • pinch of sea salt
SALAD
  • 5 cups spinach and mixed greens
  • 1 gala apple, sliced
  • 1 bartlett pear, cubed (optional)
  • 1 cup raw brussel sprouts, thinly sliced or shaved
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup goat cheese, crumbled or feta
  • ¼ cup dried cranberry, optional
DRESSING
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp sea salt

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • large bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together pecans, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and sea salt. Spread the pecans on the baking sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes. Stir once to prevent them from sticking to the parchment paper. Set aside to cool. 
    Option: 1½ tablespoon of maple syrup in a small skillet over medium heat, and add pecans, sauté for about 3-4 minutes, flip once to coat both sides and set aside on a plate lined with parchment paper to cool, season with sea salt. 
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together one cup of cold water with 1 tablespoon of honey, add the slice apples and cubed pears if adding. Allow to sit for 5 minutes, then drain and rinsed. Set aside.
  4. DRESSING: Whisk together in a small bowl or measuring cup olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup and sea salt.
  5. Arrange the mixed greens, cubed pears, sliced apple, brussel sprouts, red onion in a serving bowl. Sprinkle the feta cheese throughout the salad, and add dried cranberries and maple pecans. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 381.14kcalCarbohydrates: 36.88gProtein: 8.19gFat: 24.14gSaturated Fat: 3.39gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.29gMonounsaturated Fat: 14.96gCholesterol: 5.02mgSodium: 281.82mgPotassium: 652.84mgFiber: 8.5gSugar: 19.84gVitamin A: 3727.48IUVitamin C: 33.94mgCalcium: 96.71mgIron: 2.53mg

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