Apple and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

"This salad is a light and delicious side dish for almost any meal. The sweetness of the apples, raisins and grapes combines well with the tart goat cheese and dressing." -Radelle Knappenberger of Oviedo, Florida

This recipe is:

Contest Winning

Healthy

Quick

8 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients

6 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium apples, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup green grapes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the greens, apples, raisins and grapes. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, honey, lemon juice and garlic. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts and goat cheese. Yield: 8 servings.

Apple and Goat Cheese Salad published in Light & Tasty October/November 2007, p41