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Cranberry Apple Salad

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Cranberry Apple Salad

Combining sweet cranberries, crisp apples, and salty feta cheese, this autumnal salad is perfect for your Thanksgiving table (or any other seasonal gathering). Tossed with an apple-flavored dressing that is equal parts sweet and savory, it is a superb vehicle for the tastes of fall.
Servings 2 Serving(s)

Ingredients
  

Dressing

  • 1 teaspoon apple butter
  • ½ teaspoon apple extract
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water

Salad

  • 4 cups arugula
  • 1 cup mixed microgreens
  • ¼ cup dried sweet cranberries
  • 1 apple, thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup toasted walnuts or sliced almonds
  • ⅓ cup crumbled feta

Instructions
 

  • To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Whisk well, until nicely combined, and set aside.
    In a large salad bowl, combine all salad ingredients (except feta). Add desired amount of dressing and toss well. Sprinkle feta on top just before serving.

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