Arizona's Granny Smith Salad

Ann Cecile's Note:

Copycat version

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 1

Yield: 1.0 salad

Salad

• 2 cups field greens
• ¼ cup gorgonzola
• ¼ cup spiced pecans
• 1 granny smith apple , peeled, cored, and julienned
• ½ cup red grapes

Dressing

• 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 shallot , minced (about 2 tablespoons)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Dressing.
2. Combine vinegar and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until well blended. Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use; bring to room temperature, and stir or shake to mix.
3. Salad.
4. Mix greens, cheese, pecans, apples, and grapes together. Toss.
5. Pour vinegarette over salad.

Reviews

[Julie F]

I really liked this salad. The only change I would make next time would be to use only half the amount of dijon mustard. The dressing was quite strong. It did contrast nicely with the sweet fruit. I used feta cheese in place of the gorgonzola.