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Harvest Salad

Ingredients (Salad)

- 4 c. mixed greens
- 1 c. carrots, shredded
- ½ c. cucumber, sliced
- ½ c. apple, sliced
- 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ c. raw pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp. dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp. crumbled feta

Directions (Salad)

Mix ingredients together or layer on a plate. Top with Apple Cider Vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

Ingredients (Dressing)

- 1 tbsp. shallots, minced
- ¼ c. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp. whole grain or Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper

Directions (Dressing)

Combine shallots, vinegar, mustard, and honey. Add olive oil slowly and mix well. Finish with salt and pepper and mix vigorously. Drizzle on salad.

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Chopped Kale Salad

Ingredients

- 4 c. kale
- 1 c. cucumbers
- 1 c. shredded carrots
- 1 c. cherry tomatoes
- ½ yellow bell pepper
- ½ avocado
- ½ c. red cabbage
- 1 c. cooked edamame
- 1.5 tbsp. dressing of choice

Directions

Chop kale, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, avocado, and red cabbage into small pieces. Add shredded carrots and edamame. Drizzle with dressing of choice (balsamic vinaigrette is a good one!)

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Brussels Sprouts Cobb

Ingredients

- 1.5 c. roasted Brussels sprouts (link to Brussels sprouts recipe)
- 2 hard boiled eggs
- 2 slices of bacon
- ½ c. cherry tomatoes
- ¼ c. shredded carrots
- 1 tbsp. dressing of choice (usually bleu cheese or ranch)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 2 slices of bacon on sheet pan and into oven for 10-12 minutes. When finished cooking, let bacon cool. Place Brussels sprouts on a plate and layer other ingredients on top. Drizzle with dressing.

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Apple Avocado Salad

( with apple cider vinaigrette)

Ingredients

SALAD
- 2 cups mixed greens
- ½ avocado
- ¼ granny smith apple
- ½ c. cucumbers
- ¼ c. carrots
- 1 hard boiled egg
- 1 tbsp. craisins
- 1 tbsp. almonds
- Sprinkle of salt and pepper

DRESSING
- ½ c. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp. whole grain mustard
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1.5 tbsp. shallots (chopped)
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. ground black p
- ½ c. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp. whole grain mustard
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1.5 tbsp. shallots (chopped)
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions

Combine dressing ingredients, mix thoroughly, and set aside. Slice avocado, apple, cucumbers, and carrots. Place on top of mixed greens. Add remaining ingredients and drizzle with 1.5 tbsp. of dressing.

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