Name: Candied Pecan, Maytag & Basil Salad
Ingredients: 1 bag Fresh Express 5-Lettuce Mix; 1 honey crisp apple (thinly sliced); 3/4 cup Maytag blue cheese (crumbled (can substitute for any blue cheese)); 1/2 cup grapes (halved); 1/2 cup candied pecans; 1/4 cup champagne vinegar; 1/2 cup blended oil; 1 cup basil leaves; 1 garlic clove (minced); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 shallot (chopped)

Candied Pecan, Maytag & Basil Salad

Naturally bright and sweet flavors of apple, grape and pecan balance perfectly with savory Maytag blue cheese and Basil Vinaigrette–great during any season!

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Course Salad

Servings people

Ingredients

1 bag Fresh Express 5-Lettuce Mix
1 honey crisp apple thinly sliced
3/4 cup Maytag blue cheese crumbled (can substitute for any blue cheese)
1/2 cup grapes halved
1/2 cup candied pecans

Dressing Ingredients:

1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1/2 cup blended oil
1 cup basil leaves
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 shallot chopped

Instructions

Place greens into a large salad bowl.
Add the grapes, pecans, and apples.
Drizzle salad with desired amount of dressing (save remainder up to two weeks in refrigerator).
Sprinkle salad with Maytag blue cheese and pecans.

Dressing Instructions:

In a food processor, blend all ingredients except for the oil.
When all ingredients are well blended, add the oil very slowly.

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Candied Pecan, Maytag & Basil Salad