Roasted Apple Salad with Spicy Maple-Cider Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 4 medium Fuji, Gala or other firm apples, quartered
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• dressing:
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• salad:
• 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
• 4 pitted dates, quartered
• 1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Description

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Place apples in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Roast until tender, 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely.
2. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and dates. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.
3. Divide mixture among 8 plates. Top with goat cheese and roasted apples; sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately.