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Apple walnut salad.

Apple Walnut Salad

Mixed green, sliced apple, figs, chopped bacon, walnuts, goat cheese, and balsamic dressing. This is an escalated version of a fall staple.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 242 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 2 cups Mixed Mesclun Greens
  • 1 Apple Thinly Sliced Choose Your Favorite Apple
  • 2 Strips Chopped Cooked Applewood Bacon
  • 3 tbsp Toasted Walnuts 350 degrees for 10 minutes
  • 2 Chopped Dried Black Mission Figs
  • 4 tbsp Goat Cheese
  • 4 tbsp Balsamic Vinaigrette

Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • 3 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Garlic Clove Minced
  • 1/2 cup Canola Oil
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Chopped Rosemary Very finely chopped.

Instructions
 

Salad

  • Gently, mix the greens with balsamic vinaigrette, save a little bit of the dressing to drizzle over top.
  • Top the greens with apple, walnuts, figs, and goat cheese.
  • Drizzle the salad with the remaining vinaigrette.

Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • Add all ingredients into a small jar, close the lid, and shake until mixed. Be sure to mix it before using as a dressing.
Keyword apple recipes, apple walnut salad, balsamic vinaigrette, fall salads, healthy salads