Carmel Apple Salad

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Apple Pecan Salad

ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
3 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
3 Tbsp. finely chopped pecans
3 small small sweet apples, halved and cored
1 Tbsp. butter, melted
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup apple cider
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. honey
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
6 cups mesclun mix or torn mixed greens
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted (optional)
directions
1. Preheat oven to 425F. Line baking sheet with foil; lightly coat with cooking spray. In bowl combine brown sugar and finely chopped pecans. Place apple halves, cut sides up, on baking sheet. Brush tops of apples with butter; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. Bake 15 minutes or until just tender when pierced with a fork.

2. Meanwhile, in a screw-top jar combine oil, cider, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Cover; shake well.

3. Arrange greens on serving platter; top with apple halves. Spoon melted sugar and pecans from baking sheet atop salad. Shake dressing; drizzle desired amount on salad. Sprinkle with coarsely chopped pecans. Pass remaining dressing. Makes 6 servings.

nutrition facts
Calories380, Total Fat (g)30, Saturated Fat (g)4, Monounsaturated Fat (g)16, Polyunsaturated Fat (g)8, Cholesterol (mg)8, Sodium (mg)328, Carbohydrate (g)28, Total Sugar (g)22, Fiber (g)4, Protein (g)4, Vitamin C (DV%)19, Calcium (DV%)6, Iron (DV%)7, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Plum Salad

ingredients
1 or 2 heads radicchio (about 4 cups)
1/2 of a 6-oz. bag baby spinach (4 cups)
4 plums, quartered and pitted
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
6 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled
2 Tbsp. raspberry vinegar
1 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
directions
1. Cut radicchio in wedges. Place in salad bowl with spinach, plums, nuts and bacon.

2. In small bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in olive oil; drizzle on salad. Toss gently to combine. Sprinkle cheese. Serves 6 to 8.

nutrition facts
Calories265, Total Fat (g)24, Saturated Fat (g)4, Monounsaturated Fat (g)14, Polyunsaturated Fat (g)4, Cholesterol (mg)13, Sodium (mg)531, Carbohydrate (g)9, Total Sugar (g)5, Fiber (g)2, Protein (g)6, Vitamin C (DV%)16, Calcium (DV%)6, Iron (DV%)6, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Tropical Fruit Salad

Dressing

1/4	cup chopped toasted almonds
1/3	cup orange juice
2	tablespoons vegetable oil
3	tablespoons packed brown sugar
2	tablespoons light rum or orange juice
1/4	teaspoon salt
1/4	teaspoon paprika

Salad

3	bananas, sliced
2	avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced
2	kiwifruit, peeled, sliced
1	mango, cut lengthwise in half, seed removed and cut up
1	papaya, peeled, seeded and sliced
1/4	cup flaked coconut, toasted, if desired

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1. In tightly covered container, shake dressing ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
2. In large bowl, mix salad ingredients except coconut. Sprinkle with coconut. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

• Calories 260
• (Calories from Fat 110),

• Total Fat 12g
• (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g,
• Trans Fat 0g),
• Cholesterol 0mg;
• Sodium 90mg;
• Total Carbohydrate 32g
• (Dietary Fiber 6g,
• Sugars 20g),
• Protein 2g;

Percent Daily Value*:

• Vitamin A 15%;
• Vitamin C 100%;
• Calcium 4%;
• Iron 4%;

Exchanges:

• 0 Starch;
• 2 Fruit;
• 0 Other Carbohydrate;
• 0 Skim Milk;
• 0 Low-Fat Milk;
• 0 Milk;
• 0 Vegetable;
• 0 Very Lean Meat;
• 0 Lean Meat;
• 1/2 High-Fat Meat;
• 2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

• 2;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Pioneer Woman's Favorite: Asian Noodle Salad

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients

• SALAD INGREDIENTS:
• 1 package Linguine Noodles, Cooked, Rinsed, And Cooled
• ½ heads Sliced Napa Cabbage, Or More To Taste
• ½ heads Sliced Purple Cabbage, Or More To Taste
• ½ bags Baby Spinach, Or More To Taste
• 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin
• 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin
• 1 whole Orange Bell Pepper, Thinly Sliced
• 1 bag Bean Sprouts (also Called Mung Bean Sprouts)
• Chopped Cilantro, Up To 1 Bunch, To Taste
• 3 whole Scallions, Sliced
• 3 whole Cucumbers Peeled And Sliced
• 1 can (about 10 Oz.) Whole Cashews, Lightly Toasted In Skillet
• _____
• FOR THE DRESSING:
• 1 whole Lime, Juiced
• 8 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 8 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons (up To 3 Tablespoons) Sesame Oil
• ⅓ cups Brown Sugar
• 3 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger Chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic Chopped
• 2 whole Hot Peppers Or Jalapenos, Chopped
• Chopped Cilantro

Preparation Instructions

Mix salad ingredients together. Whisk dressing ingredients together and pour over salad. Mix with tongs or hands and serve on a platter.