Gluten-Free Apple Walnut Salad with Maple Dressing

Ingredients:

• 6 cups mixed baby greens (like spinach, arugula, and baby kale)
  -2 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced (choose a sweet variety like Fuji or Honeycrisp)
• 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional, omit for dairy-free option)
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Maple Dressing:

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (ensure it’s gluten-free)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed baby greens, sliced apples, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, blue cheese (if using), and red onion.
2. To make the dressing, in a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well blended.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
4. Serve this refreshing salad immediately, ideal as a light lunch or a starter before a main meal.

And if you’re looking to explore more gluten-free salad recipes, you can find a wide variety at the following links:

• “40 Gluten-Free Salad Recipes – Taste of Home”
  Visit Taste of Home
• “Best Gluten-Free Salad Recipes”
  Visit Mama Knows Gluten Free

These sites provide a bounty of gluten-free recipes, perfect for keeping your meals interesting and diverse.