Ingredients

  • Orange-Vanilla Viniagrette
  • 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup orange juice (Note: this viniagrette is quite sweet; if you want it more tart, add some lemon juice)
  • 1 1/2 cups canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon tangerine oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon each sea salt and freshly cracked pepper
  • Salad
  • 1 tart green apple (I use Granny Smith), quartered, cored, cut in chunks
  • 1 red apple (I use Honey Crisp or Fuji), quartered, cored, cut in chunks
  • 1/2 cup white grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red or black grapes, halved
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked, or 1 1/2 cups diced or shredded chicken from a roasted chicken
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnut pieces
  • 1/2 cup craisins
  • 1/2 cup diced sweet onion, optional
  • leaf lettuce

Method

  • Mix all ingredients except for canola.
  • Whisk in canola a little at a time.
  • Keep dressing refrigerated, and shake before using.
  • Toss apple chunks with dressing, making sure they are well coated to avoid them turning brown.
  • Toss apple chunks and remaining salad ingredients, except for lettuce leaves, adding a bit more dressing.
  • Arrange lettuce leaves on a plate, and top with a spoon or two of salad. Serve with additional dressing on the side.