Apple, Beets, Chive & Cheddar Salad

Serves 4–6

This one is so pretty for fall—the apples stay crisp, the beets add gorgeous color, and the sharp cheddar is perfect with Crisp Apple Maple.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle Salad Girl Crisp Apple Maple Organic Vinaigrette
• 1 (5 oz.) container organic spring mix or baby arugula
• 3 crisp local orchard apples, cut into matchsticks
• 1 large roasted beet, cooled, peeled & cut into matchsticks
• 1 cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese, such as Prairie Breeze
• ½ cup toasted & sea-salted pecans, roughly chopped
• ½ cup fresh chives, finely chopped

Easy Pleasy: Arrange the greens on a pretty platter or individual salad plates. Gently combine the apple matchsticks with half the chives, pecans and cheddar, then arrange over the greens. Tuck the beet matchsticks throughout the salad and finish with the remaining cheddar, pecans and chives.

Just before serving, drizzle with Salad Girl Crisp Apple Maple Vinaigrette. No need to toss—let this beautiful salad stay beautiful on the table!