Autumn Apple Salad with Pomegranate

This is a wonderful salad. Fuji, Ginger Gold, and Pink Lady apples are great because they do not brown as bad.  You can use any apple though and since it is the season for apples, you should have no problem.  You could easily add a protein to this, like chickpeas and also any nuts would be great, like Walnuts which I have used before.  Enjoy~

Serves 4-6

2 tsp olive oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbs honey
12 cups mesclun salad mix
1 apple, thinly sliced
3 oz goat cheese
1 cup pomegranate seeds

1. Heat oil in skillet over low heat. Add shallot, and saute 4 mins or until soft. Remove from heat, and stir in balsamic vinegar and honey. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Combine mesclun mix and apple slices in large salad bowl. Drizzle with half of shallot dressing, and toss to coat. Divide salad among plates. Top with goat cheese, poomegranate seeds, and remaining dressing.

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