Autumn Harvest Salad With Maple Mustard Vinaigrette

• Dressing:
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup Grade B maple syrup
• 1 Tsp fresh thyme
• 1 Tbsp grainy mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Salad:
• 1 head red leaf or green leaf lettuce
• 1 large ripe apple
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 red onion
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

1. Dressing:
2. Blend vinegar, maple syrup, thyme, and mustard in a bowl. Slowly add olive oil while whisking to combine. (This can also be made in a blender)
3. Salad:
4. Chop, wash, and spin dry lettuce. Place into a large salad bowl.
5. Core and thinly slice apple, thinly slice the red onion, shred cheddar cheese, and add to salad bowl along with dried cranberries and walnuts. Toss with dressing and serve immediately.
6. Variations: adding thinly sliced celery or thinly sliced fennel is nice as well. Protein of choice can be added to make a more substantial main course. If you have walnut oil, it makes a great substitution for the olive oil in the salad dressing.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/autumn-harvest-salad-with-maple-mustard-vinaigrette-50084800 (may not work)