Instructions

  1. Combine ¾ cups pecans and apple cider in blender and puree. Pour mixture into large bowl.
  2. Whisk in cider vinegar, maple syrup and dry mustard.
  3. Combine oils and add to mixture, whisking until well combined. Makes about 2 ¼ cups dressing.
  4. Heat vinaigrette slowly over low heat in saucepan.
  5. Arrange salad plates with greens, sliced apples and crumbled blue cheese. Ladle on warm vinaigrette and sprinkle with toasted pecans.