Arugula Waldorf Salad

                                             With Honey Apple Cider Dressing

This salad is a combination of sweet and savory flavors. The “dressing” is fantastic when applied on all salads, especially with those that contain fruit and nuts.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

4 cups of baby arugula

½ cup diced celery

2 granny smith apples, cored and thinly sliced

1 cup grapes, cut in half

½ cup candied walnuts

Dressing:

¼ cup of honey

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 garlic clove, pressed

Directions:

Whisk together the honey, olive oil, cider vinegar, cinnamon, and garlic in a mixing bowl until well blended. In a large salad bowl, add the baby Arugula, celery, apples, grapes, and walnuts. Coat with the dressing and toss.

Inspirations:

This salad is a template and, designed to serve according to the recipe or, used interchangeably with your choice of nuts, fruits, and cheeses. Here are some listed.

a.       Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese,

b.       Glazed pecans or Almonds or Pistachios

c.       Pears, Peaches, dried Cranberries, Figs or Beets

d.       Sliced Fennel

e.       Mixed greens, baby Spinach, baby Kale

f.        Get Creative