Apple and Pecan Salad

For this fresh apple and pecan salad recipe feel free to adjust quantities of ingredients. For example, if you really like the pecans, just add more. This is a light way to get any large holiday meal started right.

– Megan Adams Brown, Certified Health Coach

Ingredients

6-8 cups mixed greens
1/4 of a red cabbage, sliced thin
1 apple, diced
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 of a red onion, very thinly sliced
1/4 cup currants
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup hemp seeds
FOR THE DRESSING
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp dijon mustard
salt and pepper

Directions

Combine ingredients in a large salad bowl. Note: Depending on how many you’re serving and your preferences, feel free to adjust quantities of ingredients. For example if you really like the pecans, add more.

In a small bowl combine dressing ingredients and whisk to combine.

Before serving, dress salad and toss to coat evenly.

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