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Apple Candied Pecan Spring Mix Salad

This apple candied pecan spring mix salad with feta, pumpkin and hemp seeds is tied together with a apple cider vinegar dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Spring Mix
  • ⅔ cup feta vegan
  • 1 large apple I used honeycrisp
  • ½ cup hemp seeds
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas
  • avocado oil + salt/pepper

Candied Pecans

  • ⅓ cup coconut sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup pecan halves

Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 ½ tablespoon maple syrup
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Drain your chickpeas then toss in some avocado oil, salt, and pepper then air fry at 400F for 16 min shaking ½ way through
  • To make your candied pecans, combine all ingredients except your pecans on a stove top on medium heat for 1-2 minutes then add your pecans. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring to coat in the glaze. Let them cool.
  • Make your dressing by mixing all of the ingredients together, set aside
  • Slice your apple!
  • Assemble all of your ingredients together then top with your dressing and enjoy!