Arugula Apple Beet Candied Pecan Salad Recipes

APPLE PECAN ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and arrange pecans on a bare baking sheet.
• Bake pecans for 8-10 minutes or until fragrant and deep golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
• While pecans are toasting, prep remaining salad ingredients and add to a large mixing bowl.
• Prepare dressing in a mixing bowl or mason jar by adding all ingredients and whisking or shaking vigorously to combine. Taste and adjust flavor as needed.
• Add pecans to salad and top with dressing. Toss to combine and serve immediately. Serves two as an entrée and 4 as a side (as original recipe is written // adjust if altering default number of servings).
• Store leftovers (dressing separate from salad) covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days (though best when fresh). Dressing should keep at room temperature for 2-3 days when well sealed.

ARUGULA APPLE-BEET CANDIED PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a glass container with lid and allow to soak overnight. Remove beets with a slotted spoon and set aside for the salad recipe. Reserve liquid for Apple Cider Beet Vinaigrette.
• Heat oven to 300 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, whisk egg white until frothy. Add sugar and spices and whisk again.
• Place pecan halves in the bowl and stir to cover all pecans.
• Remove coated pecans with a small slotted spoon or fork to allow excess coating liquid to drip back into the pan and place on a cookie sheet with a silpat (or a non-stick cookie sheet, or one sprayed with non-stick coating)
• Place in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the nuts are golden brown, softer to the bite but not overdone (I suggesting tasting one at 25 minutes to judge). Remove and cool to room temperature.
• Put all ingredients in a sealable jar and shake vigorously.
• Place arugula on serving plate.
• Layer on pickled beets, apple and onion and top with a handful of the candied pecans.
• Dress lightly with Apple Cider Beet vinaigrette, salt and pepper as desired and enjoy.

ARUGULA BEET SALAD WITH CANDIED PECANS & GORGONZOLA CHEESE

Steps:

• Place arugula in large bowl.
• Scrub beets clean and place in steamer basket. Cook about 30 minutes until cooked through. Allow to cool, then rub skins off and cut into 1 inch slices. Place on top of arugula.
• Take a clean, empty mason jar or tupperware with a lid and add the mustard, balsamic vinegar, oil, salt, chia seed and freshly ground black pepper.
• Add the chopped garlic along with the fresh basil.
• Cover the jar and shake well to blend. Set aside.
• Put candied pecans and Gorgonzola cheese on top of arugula. Top with dressing. Serve immediately.