olga massov
Apple Celery Salad with Candied Pecans
2 large Granny Smith apples
1 bunch of celery hearts
3/4 cup candied pecans*
1/2 cup dressing*
Dressing:
3/8 cup orange juice
1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbs dijon mustard
a pinch of salt/pepper
1/2 tsp maple syrup
Candied Pecans:
3/4 cup pecans
3 tbs butter (unsalted)
4 tbs sugar
Putting It All Together:
Mix the salad dressing ingredients and set aside.
Melt the butter in a pan along with the sugar and throw the nuts in. Let the nuts roast and become coated by the butter/sugar mixture. Cook until the nuts are browned and well-coated. Set aside on wax paper to cool off.
Finely slice the apples and chop the celery.
Mix the apples, the celery, nuts and dressing in a bowl.
Makes 4 generous or 8 side servings.