Arugula, Apple, Goat Cheese and Candied Pecan Salad with Cider Vinaigrette
 
 
A salad worthy of a spot on your holiday table - arugula, apple, goat cheese and candied pecan salad with cider vinaigrette.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the cider vinaigrette
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • ¾ cup apple cider
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
For the candied pecans
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • pinch of sea salt
For the salad
  • 5 oz arugula
  • 2-3 honeycrisp apples, cored and diced
  • 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
  1. For the cider vinaigrette, in a medium skillet, combine the shallot, cider, and cider vinaigrette. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until reduced to ¼ cup of liquid, about 20-30 minutes. Pour the dressing into a bowl and whisk in the olive oil and dijon mustard. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. For the candied pecans, in a small skillet combine the pecans, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Cook over medium-high heat, until the brown sugar melts and starts to form a thick syrup, stirring constantly, about 3-4 minutes. Immediately pour the pecans onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread out into a single layer. Allow to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, toss together the arugula, apple pieces, goat cheese, and pecans. Toss with the cider vinaigrette right before serving.
Notes
An Eats Well With Others Original
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 bowl
Recipe by Joanne Eats Well With Others at https://joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2014/12/arugula-apple-goat-cheese-candied-pecan-salad-cider-vinaigrette.html