Apple Cheddar Smoked Salmon Salad

Sweet, smoky and savory flavors contrast in this Apple Cheddar Smoked Salmon Salad. Apples, pecans, cheddar cheese and smoked salmon with maple dressing!

Course Salads and Dressings

Cuisine American, West Coast

Prep Time 15 minutes

Toasting Pecans 5 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings

Calories 350kcal

Author Elaine

Ingredients

4 cups mixed greens lettuce, baby spinach, etc.
1 medium apple
½ cup pecans
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
6 oz sharp cheddar cheese
6 oz smoked salmon

Maple Dressing

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or Lacanto 0-calorie maple syrup
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅓ cup olive oil extra virgin

Instructions

Maple Glazed Pecans

Dry roast pecans in a skillet over medium heat. Watch carefully stirring occasionally. When they start to brown and smell fragrant, remove the skillet from the heat. Toss with 1 tablespoon maple syrup, sprinkle with a pinch or two of salt, if desired. Spread out to cool.

Maple Dressing

Combine dressing ingredients in a small jar with a lid. Shake to emulsify.

Apple Cheddar Smoked Salmon Salad

Add mixed greens in a shallow serving bowl. Arrange apple slices, smoked salmon chunks, cheddar cheese and maple-glazed pecans on top. Garnish the salad with a sprinkling of freshly snipped chives, dill, or parsley. Toss with Maple Dressing just before serving.

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