Tis' the season
for some apple treats from Ever Ready.I saved you the last piece of
Old Fashioned Apple Pie (recipe link below)
https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2020/09/old-fashioned-apple-pie.htmland used the leftover apples for
Mixed Greens with Apple Pecan Grape Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
Cook's Notes: Maple Cider Vinaigrette is enough for 4-5 salads.
Salad Ingredients:
Salad Ingredients:
- Mixed greens about 6-8 cups to serve 4-5 people (I used a combination of baby spinach leaves and chopped Romaine)
- 1 large Granny Smith apple and 1 Honeycrisp apple, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1-1/2 cup halved red seedless grapes
- 1 cup candied pecans or toasted pecans
- Optional: ½ cup crumbled blue or feta cheese
Salad Dressing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice mix
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salad Directions:
- Mix greens with apples, grapes, onions, and pecans.
- In a blender add all ingredients and gradually add in olive oil. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate dressing until needed.
UP NEXT: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
I have yet to make my first visit to the local apple orchard. Soon.
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