Ingredients:
For the salad:
8-10 oz mixed greens
2 apples (I used honeycrisp)
1 cup walnuts
1½ TBSP coconut oil
1 TBSP coconut sugar
1 cup pistachios
¼ cup blue cheese (optional)
For the Dressing:
1 TBSP orange zest
2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
3 TBSP olive oil
1 TBSP Dijon mustard
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp real ginger
1 TBSP agave nectar
Directions:
1. Heat pan on stove and add coconut oil and coconut sugar
2. Add walnuts and mix frequently for 6-8 minutes until coated evenly
3. Transfer to parchment or wax paper to cool, spread out the nuts on the paper
4. While the walnuts are cooling, chop apples into bite sized pieces, deshell pistachios
5. Combine all dressing ingredients into mason jar or dressing shaker, shake thoroughly
6. Once walnuts are cooled add all toppings and dressing to salad to serve immediately
**If you’re going to have leftovers don’t add all toppings, leave separate and top before serving
Any classic Christmas dishes your family has planned? Any you plan to give a healthy makeover to!?