SPICED PECANS (*see note)
In a medium bowl, COMBINE butter, salt, cinnamon, red pepper and hot sauce.
ADD pecans; STIR until coated.
On a ungreased baking sheet, SPREAD pecans in a single layer.
BAKE at 300° for 15 minutes, STIRRING once
COOL completely on baking sheet on a wire rack.
In a jar, COMBINE olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper; COVER tightly; SHAKE vigorously; SET aside.
In a large bowl, COMBINE lettuces, apple, cheese and spiced pecans; TOSS gently.
SHAKE dressing; POUR over salad greens; TOSS gently.
Select a tart red apple; leave unpeeled. Spiced pecans or also good alone as an appetizer or snack.
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 407 Calories; 40g Fat (85.0% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 37mg Cholesterol; 729mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 7 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.