The Flavors: Fresh, diced apples with cinnamon become soft and squishy when they meet the maple/avocado/lemon - spicy, zesty dressing. Taste that hint of tangy apple cider vinegar and the sweet-tart chew of dried cranberries. Creamy avocado cubes give this salad some body. Raw pecans and perky pumpkin seeds add a perfect nutty crunch. All these flavors are folded into a bouncy bed of bright baby greens. And don't forget the slight warm hint of chili powder. This salad will leave your body and taste buds feeling good!Fall Forward Fruit and Pecan Salad
vegan, serves two (or four, if used as an appetizer)
Ingredients:
6 cups loosely packed Baby Mixed Greens, organic/local pref'd
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup whole raw pecans
1/2 cup diced fresh apple w/ cinnamon (or dried cinnamon apple rings)
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (raw or roasted/salted, your preference)*add more/less of these ingredients to suit your tastes!"Falling for Maple" Dressing Ingredients:
2 Tbsp maple syrup (We used Grade B syrup)
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1-2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 large avocado, diced
1 tsp garlic powder
optional: dash of cayenne
Dressing:
Instructions:
1.
Add all dry salad ingredients and baby greens to a large bowl.
2.
Wisk together the dressing and add chopped avocados (meaning, put the
avocados in the dressing.)
3.
Add dressing to salad and toss very well.
Enjoy!
