Apple Orchard Salad

Ingredients:

 

  • 4 cups chicken breast, diced
  • 8 cups spring greens
  • 4 Michigan Gala apples, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup glazed walnuts
  • 1 cup apple cider vinaigrette dressing

Toss salad greens and apple cider vinaigrette together in bowl.  Arrange diced chicken on top of greens.  Sprinkle cheese to cover.  Arrange apple slices in circular rows to cover.  (Hint:  Apple will oxidize; place them just before serving.  You may want to drop in lemon juice and water to prevent browning.)  Sprinkle with glazed walnuts to finish.

Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 2 cups fresh apple cider
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Sprinkle of ground cloves to taste

  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1-1/4 cup vegetable oil

Mix together all ingredients (except oil) until sugar is dissolved.  Add oil.

Glazed Walnuts

  • 1 cup walnut halves
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar

Melt butter in saute pan over medium heat.  Saute walnuts until slightly toasted.  Sprinkle with sugar and toss over heat for one minute.