The Perfect Salad for a Winter Day

Red-Apple Walnut Salad (it's pretty awesome)--it actually looks prettier than the picture I got off of google, I didn't have time to photograph the salad for my blog, sorry. Here's the recipe:

• 4 red apples, coarsely chopped (sprinkle them with a bit of lemon juice to prevent browning)
• Mixed salad greens
• 6 oz Gorgonzola cheese (optional but fantastic if you have a sophisticated palate)
• 3/4 C pomegranate seeds or Craisins
• Candied walnuts (directions follow)
• Winter salad dressing (directions follow)

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl with desired amount of dressing. Lightly toss.

Winter Salad Dressing:

• 1/2 C red wine vinegar
• 1/2 C vegetable oil
• 1/2 C honey
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 clove of garlic, minced

In a 1-quart jar, combine all dressing ingredients; shake vigorously. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Dressing can be made a week in advance. Makes about 2 cups.

Candied Walnuts:

• 1 C walnuts
• 1/4 C sugar

Cook almonds and sugar in a non-stick frying pan on low heat until sugar melts. Cool walnuts on wax paper.