Autumn fallen fruit salad . . .

 

Most people think of eating salads in the Spring and Summer, but there are also a few notable Fall salads worth sharing as well.

One of my favorite Fall salads of all time is Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with cranberries and candied walnuts. It's amazing! Have you tried it yet?

And then there's this light and delicious salad inspired by Fall's ripest fruits, aka 'fallen fruits' . . .  like apples, pomegranates, and walnuts. 

Add chopped roasted chicken and serve with a fresh, warm baguette . . . and you have the makings of a wonderful Fall inspired lunch or dinner. Yum!

Autumn fallen fruit salad

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1 head Romaine lettuce, torn

handful arugula

1/2 cups walnuts, chopped

1 apple, thinly sliced

1 1/2 cups roasted and chopped chicken

salt & pepper

1 cup pomegranate seeds
*you can substitute dried cranberries if you can't find pomegranate seeds

1/2 cup tarragon leaves

1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese

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Place Romaine and arugula in a salad bowl.

Add enough vinaigrette to coat leaves and toss.

Add walnuts, apple slices, chicken, and remaining dressing; toss again.

Season with salt and pepper.

Garnish with pomegranate seeds, tarragon and cheese.

dressing

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2 Tablespoons cider vinegar

1 teaspoon honey

1 Tablespoon finely chopped shallot

1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/3 cup olive oil

salt & pepper

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Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

Gradually whisk in oil.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

 

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