Autumn Salad

Name: Autumn Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 large unpeeled Red Delicious apples, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese; 1/4 cup walnut halves, toasted; 1 bunch romaine, torn; 1 bunch watercress, trimmed

This recipe is a perfect accompaniment to Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. The vinaigrette adds a wonderfully fresh flavor. --Patricia Schmeling

Ingredients

1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
3 large unpeeled Red Delicious apples, thinly sliced
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup walnut halves, toasted
1 bunch romaine, torn
1 bunch watercress, trimmed

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, mustard, dill, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Slowly add oil while whisking. In a large bowl, combine the apples, cheese, walnuts and 3 tablespoons dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing.
Place romaine and watercress in a large salad bowl; drizzle with remaining dressing; toss to coat. Arrange romaine mixture and apple mixture on serving plates. Serve immediately.