Salads — Gravenstein Apple Balsamic

This easy to make Winter Apple Salad is loaded up with crispy bacon, crunchy pecan halves, crumbled feta, and sweet dried cranberries. All drizzled with a homemade maple Dijon vinaigrette.

Spinach Apple Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

This easy to make Spinach Apple Salad is loaded up with crispy bacon, crunchy pecan halves, crumbled feta, and sweet dried cranberries. All drizzled with a homemade maple Dijon vinaigrette. This salad comes together in less than 15 minutes and is a perfect side dish or light lunch.

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Tracey Wilkinson
This easy roasted butternut squash salad is one of my family’s favorites! It’s made with sweet roasted squash and arugula.

Easy Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

This easy roasted butternut squash salad is one of my family’s favorites! It’s made with sweet roasted squash and arugula. INGREDIENTS: For the Salad: 1 large butternut squash, peeled and diced into 3/4-inch pieces (or 1 pound of prepared diced butternut squash cubes) 2 tablespoons Olive Wood Smoked Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 5 ounces baby arugula, washed and spun dry ¼ cup fresh pomegranate seeds (optional) ½ cup walnut halves, toasted (optional) ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional) For the Dressing: ¾ cup apple cider or apple juice 2...

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Super Greens Salad

Super Greens Salad

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup pecan or walnut pieces 10 oz. washed and dried kale leaves, thick stems removed 1 cup shredded brussels sprouts 1 (5-ounce) container of crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese 1 red apple, sliced (tossed in Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic Vinegar or lemon juice) 1/4 cup Gravenstein Apple Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 cup Wild Mushroom & Sage Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper DIRECTIONS Heat the oven to 350F. Spread nuts in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Roast for 5-10 minutes. Toss the nuts occasionally to ensure even cooking. ...

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Kale Quinoa Salad

Kale Quinoa Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa (cooked but still warm) 1 small bunch kale 4 Tbsp Herbes de Provence Olive Oil 2 Tbsp Gravenstein Apple White Balsamic 2 tsp grainy Dijon mustard 2 tsp Franklin Raw Honey  1 shallot (diced) 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans 1/2 cup dried blueberries 1/4 cup feta crumbles Directions: Rip the kale into bite sized pieces and put in a serving bowl. Add 1 Tbsp of olive oil and massage the oil into the kale.  In a small bowl mix together to rest of the oil, balsamic, Dijon, and honey. Pour half of this dressing on the warm...

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