LONNIE WOODS III

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Apple, Candied Walnut & Goat Cheese Salad

INGREDIENTS

5 cups mixed salad greens

1 cup candied walnuts (I used Trader Joe’s brand)

1 apple  (quartered, seeds removed, thinly sliced and tossed with 1 table spoon of lemon to prevent browning)

1 garlic clove, minced

3/4 cup dried cranberries

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)

1/4 cup raw apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp feta or goats cheese , crumbled (garnish, optional)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine garlic. mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt and pepper in a jar.

Seal the lid and shake until the honey dissolves and the ingredients are well combined. 

Place salad greens in a large bowl with half the apple slices and all the onion. Drizzle with half the dressing and toss.

Scatter over the cranberries, desired amount of walnuts, remaining apple slices and goat cheese Drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve immediately!