California Pistachio Salad

Mixed baby greens are topped with sliced apple, grapes, blue cheese and pistachio nuts, then drizzled with an oil-free orange juice dressing.

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Ingredients:

• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1  tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 6  tablespoons (1/3 cup) orange juice
• 3  cups mixed baby greens
• 1  tart apple, cored and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup seedless grapes, halved
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/2 cup shelled pistachios

Method

Whisk together garlic, mustard, vinegar and orange juice in a small bowl. Refrigerate. Divide washed and dried greens equally among 4 salad plates. Top with apples, grapes, blue cheese and pistachios. Drizzle with dressing and serve right away.

Notes: As a retiree, my time is just as precious to me as when I was teaching. This interesting, nutritious dish is visually appealing to family and guests alike. Serve with fresh, crusty bakery bread.

Number of servings: 4

Submitted By: pnieh
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