Tag: Fall salad

Apple, Cheddar, and Walnut Salad

Apple, Cheddar, and Walnut Salad

J Walden

Salads do not have to be boring. Here is a twist on some of my favorite ingredients just in time for Fall. 

Prep: 10 min
Servings: 4

1/4 cup Olive Oil
2 Tbsp. honey
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

6 cups fresh spinach
1 honeycrisp apple, cored and cut into matchsticks
1 cup grated white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Combine first 5 ingredients in container with lid. Shake to stir together.

In large bowl, combine spinach, apple matchsticks, cheddar cheese, and walnuts.

Place in refrigerator separately until ready to serve

When ready to serve, pour dressing overtop and toss to coat. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Per serving: 420 cal.  35g total fat, 9 g sat. fat, 0g trans fat, 20g carbs, 3 g fiber, 14g sugar, 12g protein

Fall Flavors Salad

J Walden

As we move into the Fall, try this hearty salad full of fall flavors.

 

Fall Flavors Salad

recipe by: womenshealthmag.com modified by eatlivefit.net

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup salted, shelled pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • Shredded cooked chicken (optional)
  • 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 2 tbsp red-wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1/4 cup raisins

Directions:

Coat seeds with nonstick spray. Sprinkle with chili powder. Roast in the oven at 375F for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes. Lightly cook for 7 minutes. In a bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, honey, and a dash of chili powder. Whisk in remaining 1/4 cup oil. Add potatoes, cooked chicken, seeds, and raisins. Toss well.