I thought this would be a good recipe to get everyone started out with in 2010!

Fresh Salad with A Twist

Kim Lapacek

1 pkg. salad

1/2 c. slivered almonds, choose the flavor that suits you

1/2 c. feta cheese, crumbled

1 c. apple, cored, sliced, and cubed

1/4 c. craisins

1/4 c. sunflower seeds

1 can mandarin oranges

croutons

shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Mix the salad, almonds, cheese, apples, craisins, sunflower seeds and mandarin oranges in a salad bowl. Toss to blend.  Put desired amount into bowl, top with croutons and shredded cheddar cheese.  Top with your favorite salad dressing.

NOTE:  Vinaigrettes taste amazing with this salad, but I also enjoy a good ranch dressing.  Be sure to add the croutons as needed…if they sit in the salad for too long they tend to get soggy.

For this recipe and more great recipe’s get your very own Farm Fresh Recipe’s from Lapacek’s Orchard from Kim’s Crafty Apple or at the apple store when it’s open in the fall.