Grilled Apple Balsamic Salad

DRESSING INGREDIENTS

3 Tablespoons Avocado Oil

2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar

1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard

1 Teaspoon Monk Fruit Sweetener

Himalayan Salt and Cracked Pepper to Taste

SALAD INGREDIENTS

5oz Spring Mix

2 Honeycrisp Apples Sliced 1” Thick

½ Cup – ¾ Cup Gorgonzola Crumbles

½ Cup Walnuts Roasted

Cinnamon

Avocado Oil to Coat Apples

1. In a small mixing bowl make the dressing by whisking together the oil, balsamic, dijon, monk fruit, salt and pepper.
2. Heat grill to medium at 350° F.
3. Brush apple slices with AVO and sprinkle with cinnamon. 
4. Place apple slices on the grill, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. 
5. In a large salad bowl combine lettuce and dressing. 
6. Coat entire salad and top with gorgonzola, walnuts and grilled apples. 
7. Serve.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Cracked Pepper:  Increases the hydrochloric acid secretion in the stomach, which helps improve digestion.

Balsamic Vinegar:  Contains antioxidants that help repair damage caused by free radicals.  Balsamic vinegar contains polyphenols which protects the body from heart disease and cancer.

Monk Fruit Sweetener:  Is an extract derived from dried monk fruit that is up to 250 times sweeter than table sugar, has zero calories and carbs and does not raise blood glucose levels.

Himalayan Salt:  One of the cleanest salts you can find. As opposed to conventional table salt that is heavily processed which removes its beneficial minerals.