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APPLE SALAD

Course: Salads & Dressings, Side Dishes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Pietro Ochoa, chef/owner, Pietro’s Famiglia in Sparks

Ingredients

  • 2 Granny Smith apples cut in wedges or slices
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 bag mixed greens 5 or 6 ounces
  • ½ cup walnuts chopped
  • ½ cup gorgonzola cheese crumbled

For dressing

  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ to ½ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • ½ cup sundried tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized bowl, place all ingredients, except sundried tomatoes. In blender or food processor, blend sundried tomatoes with a touch of olive oil. Blend until smooth. Add prepared sundried tomatoes to dressing. Whisk rapidly, incorporating all ingredients. Set aside.
  • Place salad ingredients in salad bowl and mix gently. Add dressing and toss.

Notes

Note from Pietro: You will have plenty of leftover dressing for another day.
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