Apple Harvest Salad

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 Apple, small or medium
  • 3 tbsp Cranberries, dried
  • 1 tsp Shallot
  • 3 cup Spinach or spring mix greens, lightly packed

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1/4 cup Quinoa, cooked

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 pinch Salt and freshly ground pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 3 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 3 tbsp Pecans, halves or chopped
  • 2 tbsp Pepitas

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Description

Ingredients

• 3 c. lightly packed spinach or spring mix greens
• ¼ c. cooked quinoa
• 1 small or medium apple, cut into chunks
• 2 tbsp. pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
• 3 tbsp. dried cranberries
• 3 tbsp. pecans (halves or chopped)
• For the vinaigrette:
• 1 tsp. minced shallot
• 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

• Add greens to a large dinner plate or salad bowl. Top with the cooked (and cooled) quinoa, apple chunks, pepitas, dried cranberries and pecans.
• To make the vinaigrette, combine the shallot and vinegar in a small mixing bowl, whisk to combine. Slowly add the olive oil by pouring in a steady stream, whisking vigorously until emulsified. Drizzle the salad with the dressing and serve immediately.