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Apple Maple Pecan Salad

Yields 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 4 cups cabbage, shredded
  • 3 large Granny Smith apples, julienned
  • 1/2 cup gorgonzola or feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, maple syrup, mustard, and black pepper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the prepared cabbage, apples, and cheese. Toss ingredients with the dressing thoroughly. Let sit 30 minutes prior to serving for flavors to meld together. Sprinkle with pecans prior to serving.

Nutrition per serving: 180 calories, 16 g carbohydrates, 5 mg cholesterol, 13 g fat, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein, 75 mg sodium, 12 g sugar.

Recipe from: tasteofhome.com

Pecans are a whole food that is an excellent source of manganese, and a good source of fiber, thiamin, and copper.

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