Maple Apple and Cranberry Salad

Prep time: 15 minutes

Dressing:

1/3 cup First Street Balsamic Vinaigrette

1 to 2 tablespoons First Street or Sun Harvest Organic Maple Syrup

1/8 teaspoon First Street or Sun Harvest Organic Ground Ginger

Salad:

1 small container Sun Harvest Organic Spring Mix Greens

1/2 cup First Street Walnuts, coarsely chopped and toasted

1/2 cup First Street Dried Cranberries

6 strips First Street or Sun Harvest Organic Bacon, cooked crisp and coarsely broken

1 large shallot, thinly sliced

2 First Street Red or Green Apples, cored and cut into small bite-size slices

Place all dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Close and shake well. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Place greens in a large bowl and toss with about half the dressing.  Top with remaining ingredients drizzle with the remaining dressing; toss again lightly. Serve within 1 hour. Makes 8 servings.

Make ahead tip: Make dressing, toast walnuts, cook bacon and slice shallots a day in advance. Just before serving, dice apples and add to salad.