Butter Lettuce with Blue Cheese, Apples and Candied Pecans with a Balsamic Vinaigrette

Balsamic Vinaigrette:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• ½ tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp honey
• 1 small clove of garlic, minced
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Butter Lettuce Salad:

• ½ head butter leaf lettuce, leaves separated & core removed
• ¼ apple, thinly sliced *I used an Envy apple
• 2 tbsp blue cheese crumbles, or more to taste
• 2 tbsp candied pecan pieces
• Freshly