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