FETA CHEESE, APPLE, AND SPICED PECAN SALAD

Feta Cheese, Apple, and Spiced Pecan Salad image

Provided by breezermom

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 head boston lettuce, torn
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn
1 Red Delicious apple, unpeeled and finely chopped
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 dash hot sauce
1 2/3 cups pecan halves

Steps:

For the pecans: Combine the butter, salt, cinnamon, ground red pepper, and a dash of hot sauce in a medium bowl. Add the pecans, stirring to coat.
Spread in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes, stirring once. Cool completely on baking sheet on a wire rack.
For the salad: Combine the lettuces, apple, cheese, and Spiced Pecans in a large bowl; toss gently, and set aside.
For the dressing: Combine the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a jar. Cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Pour dressing mixture over the lettuce mixture; toss gently. Serve immediately.