How To Make Harvest Apple Salad

This healthy and delicious harvest apple salad comes together in just minutes. It’s the perfect combination of salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and umami!

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– 1/4 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice (about 1/2 of a large orange) – 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar – 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard – 1 clove garlic, minced – 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

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– 4 cups arugula, rinsed well and patted dry – 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced – 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled – 1/4 cup toasted pistachio nuts, roughly chopped – salt and black pepper (to taste)

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Step 1. For dressing, whisk together orange juice, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and garlic; gradually whisk in oil until well blended. Set aside to mellow flavors.

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Step 2. For salad, divide greens among four salad plates. Top with apple slices. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

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Step 3. Whisk dressing once more; drizzle over salads.

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If you don’t have balsamic vinegar on hand, you could also use white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar.

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If you want a slightly sweeter salad, substitute a Fuji, Braeburn, or Honeycrisp apple for the Granny Smith. Or chop up a few dried figs, prunes, or dates!

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Use your favorite nuts in place of the pistachios: toasted walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, or pecans would all work well in this salad.

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SERVE AND ENJOY!

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