Candy Apple Salad

Ingredients and Weight:

• Mixed greens, 2 cups
• Candy apples, 8 (small)
• Goat cheese, 4 ounces
• Pecans, 1 cup
• Honey, 1/4 cup
• Red onion, 1/2 cup, thinly sliced
• Apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil, 1/4 cup
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

None

Difficulty Level:

2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Wash and dry mixed greens.
2. Cut candy apples into 1-inch pieces.
3. Crumble goat cheese into small pieces.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, red onion, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil.
5. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, candy apples, goat cheese, pecans, and red onion.
6. Drizzle with honey dressing and toss to combine.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450 per serving
• Fat: 20g
• Protein: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 60g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and savory flavors
• Crisp and crunchy textures
• Visually appealing with the red and green colors

User Comments:

• "This salad was a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors."
• "The candy apples added a fun touch and made the salad feel special."
• "I loved the crunch from the pecans and the creamy goat cheese."
• "It's a delicious and easy salad that's perfect for any occasion."
• "The honey dressing was perfectly sweet and tangy."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find candy apples, you can use regular apples and dip them in melted caramel before cutting them into pieces.
• If you don't have goat cheese, you can substitute with feta cheese or blue cheese.
• To make the salad ahead of time, prepare all the ingredients and store them separately in the refrigerator. Assemble the salad just before serving.