This slightly sweet, slightly nutty salad is a perfect side dish for those warm winter meals and easy for kids to help make.

8 cups of assorted lettuces, washed and torn

1/2 gala apple, chopped, skin left on tossed in 1 tsp. lemon juice

1/4 cup dried cranberries

1/4 cup pecans, chopped

2 Tbsp. crumbled blue cheese

Orange Ginger Dressing

2 Tbsp. orange juice

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1/2 Tsp. sugar

1/8 Tsp. powdered ginger

Salt and pepper

Directions:

• Place lettuce in large serving bowl.
• Toss apples in lemon juice and place on top of lettuce.
• Place pecans, cranberries, and cheese on top of salad and keep cold until serving time.

Orange Ginger Dressing:

• Combine the 6 last ingredients in an airtight container.
• Shake just before serving to mix.

Serve on the side in a bowl with a serving spoon or toss with salad and serve immediately.