What a delicious, crisp salad…so many flavours co-mingling, it’s a trip for your taste buds with sweet, savoury, sour all blended together in one little bite!
Preheat oven to 350F/175C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place pecans in a mixing bowl and drizzle with maple syrup, salt & cayenne – mix well. Arrange pecans on baking sheet and bake for 10 – 12 minutes 10 Minutes, until the maple syrup is lightly caramelized and the pecans are golden (you will smell them baking)! Let pecans cool and chop coarsely.
In a food processor or mason jar, combine mayonnaise, maple syrup, vinegar, honey and coconut oil until fully incorporated. Taste and season accordingly with salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, dried fruit, peppers, apples, goat cheese and candied pecans. Toss with just enough of the dressing to coat and then serve with the remaining dressing on the side. Garnish with apple slices and pecans...just as an artful Chef would do! Sprinkle with freshly chopped mint and hemp seed.
Serving Size Serves 4-6