Holiday Apple Salad

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Holiday Apple Salad
Total Time: 0:30 Prep: 0:20 Serves: 6-8

Ingredients
For the Candied Pecans

1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
2 tbsp. water
1 c. pecans

For the Salad

6 c. mixed greens
2 apples, thinly sliced
1/2 c. crumbled blue cheese
1/2 c. dried cranberries

For the Dressing

2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1/2 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Candy pecans: In a skillet over medium heat, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and water. Stir, letting sugar dissolve, then add pecans and toss until totally coated. Let simmer 5 minutes until sticky, then remove from heat and let cool on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. (Pecans you don't use for the salad can be stored in an airtight container up to 1 week.)
Assemble salad: In a large bowl, combine greens, apples, candied pecans, blue cheese, and dried cranberries. Refrigerate until ready to dress and serve.
Make dressing: In a bowl or glass jar, whisk together apple cider vinegar, shallot, dijon, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle salad with dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately.