sweet and savory autumn salad

Name: Sweet and Savory Autumn Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: ## SALAD DRESSING (1/2 CUP):; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) mustard, grainy stone ground; 2 tablespoon(s) pancake syrup; 2 tablespoon(s) apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil; 1 sm. pinch(es) each salt and pepper; ## TOPPING (PER SERVING):; 1 tablespoon(s) pecans, toasted & broken into pieces (or candied pecans); some crumbled crisp bacon; 1 tablespoon(s) dried cranberries (optional); ## SALAD (PER SERVING):; some red leaf lettuce, torn (red oak leaf etc...); some green leaf lettuce, torn (frisee etc...); 1/2 tablespoon(s) carrot, thin sliced (optional); 1/3 cup(s) cooked turkey or chicken, cut into small bite-sized pieces; 1/4-1/3 cup(s) apple (or pear, with or without peel) chopped; 1/2 ounce(s) havarti cheese, small cubed

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Nov 30, 2022

Thanksgiving is over, but the turkey is still here, lol. This wonderful salad utilizes some of that leftover bird. I created it when a friend gave us some fresh lettuces from his greenhouse and some apples from his orchard. After all of the stuffing and potatoes, this was a much needed change of pace. The dressing is my own creation also, and man, is it ever good! Choose one topping or any combination - they're all good! I've eaten one of these salads four times this week and I'm still not tired of it!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 1 (Dressing makes about 1/2 cup.)

Ingredients

SALAD DRESSING (1/2 CUP):
1 1/2 tablespoons mustard, grainy stone ground
2 tablespoons pancake syrup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 sm. pinch each salt and pepper
TOPPING (PER SERVING):
1 tablespoon pecans, toasted & broken into pieces (or candied pecans)
some crumbled crisp bacon
1 tablespoon dried cranberries (optional)
SALAD (PER SERVING):
some red leaf lettuce, torn (red oak leaf etc...)
some green leaf lettuce, torn (frisee etc...)
1/2 tablespoon carrot, thin sliced (optional)
1/3 cup cooked turkey or chicken, cut into small bite-sized pieces
1/4-1/3 cup apple (or pear, with or without peel) chopped
1/2 ounce havarti cheese, small cubed

How To Make sweet and savory autumn salad

Step 1

Make the dressing. Combine and vigorously shake all dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid or whisk together in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to dress salad. Shake well before using.

Step 2

Gather and prep remaining ingredients: Wash and dry lettuces. Tear into bite-size pieces. Cube cheese. Toast pecans in microwave for 30-40 seconds, then break into smaller pieces. Wash and core apples, then slice and chop to bite-size. Etc...
Step 3

Into a medium-size salad bowl, add a handful of red lettuce and a handful of green lettuce. (The recipe, as written, is for one medium-size salad, smaller than a chef's salad, but larger than a side salad.)
Step 4

Add remaining salad ingredients to the bowl.
Step 5

Shake salad dressing well. Pour desired amount over salad (about 2 tablespoons.)
Step 6

Sprinkle with desired toppings (I like toasted pecans and bacon.) Serve immediately.
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