FALL VEGETABLE SALAD

by Claudia Castillo

Serves 8, 1 cup per serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup barley, whole grain couscous, or quinoa
  • 1 medium bulb fennel
  • 1 bunch hearty greens, such as kale, chard, collard greens or beet greens
  • 1 small beet
  • 1 medium firm apple
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ cup nuts or seeds, such as pecans, almonds, or walnuts
  • 1 medium lemon
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Optional Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces cheese, such as blue, goat, or Cheddar cheese