Winter Apple and Cranberry Salad with Orange Ginger Dressing

By Jan Pinnington
December 6, 2013
Healthy Hands Cooking

This slightly sweet, slightly nutty salad is a perfect side dish for those warm winter meals and easy for kids to help make.

8 cups of assorted lettuces, washed and torn
1/2 gala apple, chopped, skin left on tossed in 1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
2 Tbsp. crumbled blue cheese

Orange Ginger Dressing

2 Tbsp. orange juice
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1/8 Tsp. powdered ginger

Directions

• Place lettuce in large serving bowl.

• Toss apples in lemon juice and place on top of lettuce.

• Place pecans, cranberries, and cheese on top of salad and keep cold until serving

Orange Ginger Dressing:

• Combine the 6 last ingredients in an airtight container.

• Shake just before serving to mix.

• Serve on the side in a bowl with a serving spoon or toss with salad and serve immediately.

Jan Pinnington is a Nutritional Consultant and Founder of Healthy Hands Cooking.  For more recipes, or to learn about their kids healthy cooking classes and instructor business opportunities, please visitwww.HealthyHandsCooking.com

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