Ingredients

2

tablespoons finely chopped shallot

2

tablespoons cider vinegar

2

tablespoons maple syrup

2

tablespoons olive oil

1

tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/4

teaspoon salt

1

sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1

tablespoon olive oil

1/4

teaspoon salt

1

medium green apple, cored and julienned

6

cups packed mixed greens

1 1/2

cups shredded cooked chicken breast

1/2

cup pecan halves, toasted

1/4

teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, beat Vinaigrette ingredients; set aside.

On ungreased cookie sheet, toss sweet potato in 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Roast 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are caramelized and can be easily pierced with a skewer. Cool 15 minutes.

Toss apple in vinaigrette. Using slotted spoon, transfer apples to small bowl. Reserve vinaigrette in bowl.

Just before serving, toss mixed greens in vinaigrette, and divide among 4 plates. Top with sweet potatoes, chicken, apple and pecans. Grind or sprinkle pepper over each serving.