Simple Arugula and Apple Salad

• One 5-ounce bag prewashed baby arugula
• 1 Fuji apple, cored, quartered, seeded, and thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced chives
• 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
• 3/4 cup apple cider
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup olive oil
• (makes 1 1/2 cups)

1. Combine the arugula, apple, and chives in a large mixing bowl.
2. Dress with the vinaigrette, making sure to lightly toss the greens but thoroughly incorporate the dressing.
3. Bring the apple cider to a boil in a small pot over mediumhigh heat.
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the liquid reduces by half, about 12 minutes.
5. Pour the cider into a small mixing bowl.
6. Add the vinegar, mustard, and salt and whisk vigorously.
7. While continuing to whisk, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the bowl until completely incorporated.
8. The Dijon mustard does more than add a vibrant note to the vinaigrette.
9. It provides a stable base that helps the oil and vinegar emulsify, creating that smooth, creamy texture that you want in a vinaigrette.
10. A well-emulsified vinaigrette also evenly coats the lettuce leaves for a balanced salad.
11. Try adding a teaspoon to your basic vinegar-and-olive-oil dressing for a smoother result.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/simple-arugula-and-apple-salad-389645 (may not work)