Fennel and Apple Salad with Cider Vinaigrette

Recipe adapted from Epicurious.com

Ingredients
¼ cup apple cider or apple juice
1.5 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp. honey
1 large apple, quartered, thinly sliced
1 fennel bulb, trimmed, thinly sliced
2 cups arugula or romaine (you can substitute your favourite lettuce)
½ cup pecans or walnuts

Preparation

Whisk the first 4 ingredients in the bottom of a large bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Combine apple, fennel and lettuce in a large bowl. Toss until all the ingredients are coated with dressing. Mound salad on four plates and sprinkle with nuts. Enjoy!

Makes 4 servings

Count each serving as 2 fats and ½ fruit.

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