Fennel and Apple Salad with Cider Vinaigrette

Ingredients:
¼ cup apple cider or apple juice
1 ½ 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.

Recipe adapted from epicurious.com

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