October Harvest of the Month Salad- Crisp Lettuce with Apples and Cheddar

Crisp Lettuce with Apples and Cheddar Salad Ingredients:

1. 8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
2. 2 cups Fuji apple, medium diced
3. 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
4. 1/2 cup sunflower seeds

Dressing:

1. 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2. 3/4 teaspoon garlic, minced
3. 3 tablespoons oil
4. 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Pinch of salt and pepper

Directions:

Combine lettuce, apple, and 1/2 cup cheddar in a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. In a slow steady stream, whisk the oil into the dressing mixture to emulsify. Add the dressing to the salad. Toss well. Sprinkle sunflower seeds and remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese on top of salad.

Serve and enjoy!

Yield: Ten 1-cup servings

Nutrition Facts: 109 Calories, 8.6 g Fat, 72 mg Sodium, 125 mg, Potassium, 5.3 g Carbohydrate, 1.1 g Fiber, 3.4 g Protein, Vitamin A 1% DV, Vitamin C 16% DV, Calcium 8% DV, Iron 8% DV

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