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WINTER GREENS WITH APPLES AND CASHEWS
INGREDIENTS
| 2 |
golden delicious apples, coarsely chopped |
| 1 Tbsp |
lemon juice |
| 1 large head |
red lettuce, washed and spun dry |
| 1 pkg (6 oz) |
fresh baby spinach |
| 1/2 cup |
halved cashews |
| 1/2 cup |
crumbled bleu cheese |
| 4 to 6 slices |
bacon, cooked and crumbled |
| 1/2 cup |
sliced fresh mushrooms |
DIRECTIONS
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Chop apples and toss with 1 Tbsp of lemon juice; set aside.
Prepare greens - tearing them into salad bowl.
Add remaining ingredients: cashews, bleu cheese, bacon, sliced mushrooms and apples.
Toss lightly.
NOTE: I often omit the spinach and increase the red lettuce.
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DRESSING
| 1/4 cup |
red wine vinegar |
| 1/3 cup |
salad oil |
| 1 tsp |
Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 clove |
garlic, crushed or 1/8 tsp garlic powder |
| 1/2 tsp |
salt |
| 1/4 to 1/2 tsp |
oregano |
| 1 Tbsp |
sugar |
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dash of pepper |
DRESSING DIRECTIONS
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Combine dressing ingredients and mix well.
Add dressing at the last minute and serve immediately.
It is a great flavor combination.
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Serves 4
*Compliments of Kalin Maple - Coldwell Banker, C&C Properties
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