Salads

Carrot, Cucumber and Apple Salad

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Amazing carrot, apple and cucumber salad with candied pecans and asiago crisps, all drizzled with a red wine vinaigrette.

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For the dressing:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
For the pecans:
1 cup pecan halves
1/3 cup granulated sugar
pinch cayenne pepper (optional but fantastic!)
pinch salt
For the salad:
1 cup finely shredded asiago cheese
3 cups spiralized carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
3 cups spiralized cucumber (1 large English cucumber)
2 apples, thinly sliced
3 cups baby spinach leaves (or spinach/arugula combination)
1 cup dried cranberries
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare the dressing. Whisk together (or shake if you have a jar) the red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, dijon, sugar, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to...
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Nutritions

Calories
667

Sodium
525mg
21% DV

Fat
36g
55% DV

Protein
21g
42% DV

Carbs
68g
23% DV

Fiber
9g
36% DV