Healthy Candied Pecan Salad

Healthy Candied pecan Salad

I love a good salad and  I love  candied pecans!  this is from fit housewife, enjoy!

Green Salad with Candied Pecans, Cranberries and Goat Cheese

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: serves 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups Romaine lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 56g light goat cheese
• 1/2 cup pecan halves
• 2 tsp pure maple syrup
• sprinkle of sea salt
• For the Dressing:
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp honey

Instructions

1. Place a sheet of parchment paper on the kitchen counter. Place the pecans in a skillet over medium-high heat. Toast pecans, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes. When the pecans begin to brown, reduce the heat to medium.
2. Add the salt and cook for 1 more minute. Add the maple syrup and let it bubble for about ten seconds shaking the pan vigorously to coat the pecans well. Remove the pan form the heat and stir the pecans. Turn them out of the pan onto the parchment paper to cool. Separate them from each other just after placing on the parchment paper so that they won't stick together.
3. Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake to combine. Set aside.
4. Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Sprinkle with cranberries, goat cheese, and candied pecans. Drizzle dressing over top and serve.

Notes

Cal: 337 Fat: 26g Protein: 4g Carbs: 24g Fiber: 3g Sodium: 207mg

Weight Watchers Points+: 9