Apple Salad with Pecan & Feta Crumbles

Salad

INGREDIENTS

2 heads red leaf lettuce, torn
1 apple, chopped
1/2 pound reduced fat feta cheese, crumbled
SPICED PECANS:
3/4 cup pecan pieces
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons melted butter
Dash hot pepper sauce
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup olive oil
Fresh cracked black pepper, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

In large bowl, combine leaf lettuce and apple. Top with feta cheese crumbles and place in refrigerator.
To prepare spiced pecans: in small bowl, combine pecans, cayenne pepper, melted butter and pepper sauce. Spread on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees – watch carefully to avoid burning. Set aside to cool.
To prepare dressing: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard and gradually add oil. Add pepper to taste.
Just before serving, toss salad with dressing and pecans.

NOTES

Makes 12 servings Nutrition Information 180 calories, 16 grams fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 300 mg sodium, 5 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fiber, 5 grams protein

NUTRITION INFORMATION

SERVES: Makes 12 servings Nutrition Information 180 calories, 16 grams fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 300 mg sodium, 5 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fiber, 5 grams protein