Grilled Apple and Walnut Salad

 Great for lunch or dinner.   Sometimes I add grilled chicken to this salad.  I like to pair it with cilantro orange balsamic vinaigrette, poppy sesame-seed dressing, or fresh raspberry vinaigrette.

GRILLED APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD

(serves 2-4)

Ingredients:

*2 large apples, cut into 1/2 slices

*1/4 cup fruit basted vinaigrette salad dressing (I use one of the dressings listed above)

*1 (5 ounce) package mixed greens or your favorite greens

*1 cup walnut halves, toasted

*1-2 celery stalks,  chopped small

*1/2 cucumber, sliced

*1 small carrot, diced small

*1/4 red onion, sliced

*1/4 cup bleu cheese crumbles

Directions:

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~Bake walnuts for 5-8 minutes, being careful not to burn them.

~Remove from oven, and allow to cool.

~Brush your favorite vinaigrette dressing on both sides of apple slices.

~Grill apples over medium heat, covering them while they cook (about 4 minutes per side).

~Place mixed greens in a large bowl.

~Add celery,  cucumber, carrots, red onion, apples, walnuts, and bleu cheese crumbles.

~Drizzle desired amount of your favorite salad dressing on top.

~Toss and serve immediately.