Harvest Salad

Here is a delicious salad recipe compliments of Bon Appetit Magazine. It is perfect to enjoy in the Fall or Winter.

1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
1/3-1/2 c apple cider vinegar
3-5 tbsp frozen apple concentrate, thawed
2 tbsp minced onion
1 ¾ tsp salt
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp ginger
¼ tsp black pepper
1 c thinly sliced red onion
2 gala apples, peeled, halved, cored and cut into ¼ inch dice
5 hearts of romaine halved lengthwise
¾ cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped

Whisk first 8 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using.

Place sliced onion in medium bowl. Cover with cold water. Let stand 30 minutes. Drain well, pat dry.

Place 1/3 cup dressing in a bowl and toss apples to coat. Cut each romaine leaf into three wedges and fan on a large platter. Top with red onion slices. Drizzle salad with dressing, then sprinkle with apples and pecans