20min · 6 servings For The Salad • 2 red or green apples, quartered, seeds remove, finely sliced • Squeeze of lemon juice (to stop apple browning) • 3-4 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled • 6 cups mixed salad greens and arugula • 1/2 red onion, finely sliced • 1/3 cup dried cranberries • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds • 1/2 cup feta or goat cheese, crumbled (garnish, optional) For the Candied Walnuts (or Pecans) • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter • ¼ cup granulated sugar • 1 cup unsalted walnut halves or pieces • Pinch of salt • Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional For The Dressing/Vinaigrette • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar • 1/4 cup olive oil • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard • 1 tablespoon apple butter (or apple sauce), optional • 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey • 1/2
