Tasty Bites: My Favorite Fall Salad with Apple Cider Dressing

By Beth V

When I think of a great salad,  I am struck by the balance of  flavors…sweet, salty, tangy, crunchy, juicy. All at once the flavors combine into a delight for the senses. This is a great salad and it’s ingredients are simple…salad greens, red onion, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts and crumbled feta cheese. These ingredients are available any time of year and do not suffer from being out-of-season like those pink tomatoes you see at the grocery store through the cold-weather months.

Before preparing the rest of the salad, toast some walnuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Give these a stir every few minutes until they start to smell fragrant and then turn off the heat and set aside. Toasting the walnuts brings out a whole new dimension to their flavor. They are also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and protein.

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Tasty Bites: Spinach Blueberry Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

By Candy, RN (Steele the Day)

Nothing says “Spring” like a fresh salad. I love the flavors in this simple dish. The savory red onion and spinach, the salty cheese, and just the perfect sweetness of the fruit and honey make the perfect combination. Fruits and vegetables together fills you full of healthy antioxidants and phytochemicals – what I like to call “God’s pharmacy.”

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