Orange & Mint Fall Salad with Pumpkin Maple Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1 container Superior Fresh Mighty Mix (or other salad blend)

• 2 tbsp. fresh mint, chopped

• 4 small clementines, peeled and wedged

• 1 cup red grapes, quartered

• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained

• 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds

• 1/4 cup roasted & salted pistachios, roughly chopped

PUMPKIN MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)

• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

• 2-3 tbsp. maple syrup (we like ours a little on the sweeter side)

• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp. garlic, minced

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• Pepper, to taste

• 3 sprigs of thyme leaves, chopped

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Instructions

1. Combine all vinaigrette ingredients into a mason jar and shake well to combine. For a thinner consistency, add water 1 tbsp. at a time.

2. Place salad greens in a shallow serving bowl.

3. Layer all toppings over the salad greens, ending with the chopped mint and pistachios.

4. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and serve immediately.

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