Paradise*s Sensual Salad

Ingredients

Nuts

• 1/2 cup pecans
• 2 teaspoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 teaspoon jalapeno, grated

Dressing

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons nonfat yogurt
• 1 garlic clove, chopped

Salad

• 1 head romaine lettuce, about 5 cups washed and broken into bite size pieces
• 1 granny smith apple, peeled and sliced thin
• 1/4 red onion (5 paper thin slices)
• 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (blue or fresh sliced parmesan cheese)
• 1 tablespoon golden raisin or fresh fig, quartered (Adams Choice lol!)

Directions

1. 1

   Nut:.

2. 2

   Coat pecan with melted butter; combine sugar, salt and minced jalapeño; sprinkle over pecans, tossing to coat. Spread on a baking sheet; bake at 325 degrees F for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool.

3. 3

   Dressing:.

4. 4

   Whisk all ingredients together till thick and creamy.

5. 5

   Salad:.

6. 6

   In a large bowl combine greens, apple and onion slices; toss to coat with 2 tablespoons of dressing.

7. 7

   Place in a serving bowl, top with cheese, raisins or figs and pecans. Pour remaining dressing on top. Serve immediately.