Monday, October 6, 2014

Arugula Apple Salad

Arugula is great and all but, especially as the growing temps cool, the taste of fresh picked arugula can get pretty intense and peppery. The apples and dressing combat this.

Chop 2-3 cups arugula
Chop one juicy sweet apple such as Jona Gold or Ginger Gold into bite size pieces.
Add sunflower seeds, raisins or craisins if you have them.
Dressing, whisk 1 part olive oil, 1 part Greek yogurt (any plain yogurt if you have it); 1 part balsamic, very small pinch of salt and a bit of black pepper, and wait for it secret ingredient. . .
a heaping teaspoon of ground flax seed. This "added fat" help the dressing stick to the salad.
Toss everything and toss more, dig in, delicious!