Apricot Almond Crunch Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mariani Dried Apricots, chopped (about 140 g)
- 4 cups mixed leafy greens, loosely packed (about 120 g; arugula and spinach recommended)
- ¼ cup sliced toasted almonds (about 30 g)
- 2 tbsp red onion, very thinly sliced (about 12 g)
- ¼ cup feta cheese (about 30 g)
- For the apple cider vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (30 ml)
- 1½ tsp apple cider vinegar (7.5 ml)
- 1½ tsp honey (7.5 ml)
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- Pinch of fine salt, plus black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Whisk the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until glossy.
- 2. Combine the greens, dried apricots, toasted almonds, red onion, and feta in a large bowl.
- 3. Drizzle over the vinaigrette and toss gently until the leaves are lightly coated.
- 4. Serve right away to enjoy the apricot’s chew against the crisp greens.
- Add ½ tsp lemon zest to the vinaigrette or swap pistachios for a pop of color.
