Harvest Salad with Creamy Pumpkin Balsamic Vinaigrette

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We found this yummy recipe on MyFitnessPal and it looked too good not to share! 

Harvest Salad with Creamy Pumpkin Balsamic Vinaigrette 

Ingredients

For the dressing (makes 8 servings)

• 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup thick Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/4 cup plain 1% Kefir
• 1/4 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Agave Nectar
• 1/4 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Optional: Salt and freshly Ground Pepper to taste

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For Salad (makes 2 servings)

• 1 cup Greens
• 1 cup Romaine Lettuce
• 2 tablespoons Red Onion, diced
• 8 Pecan halves
• 1/4 Gala Apple, cored and thinly diced
• 2 tablespoons dried tart Cherries
• 1/4 cup diced English Cucumber
• 2 tablespoons Gorgonzola Cheese, crumbled

Directions

In mason jar place all ingredients for dressing. Top mason jar with lid and shake until combined.

Layer salad individually in two separate bowls. Top each with equal,  1/2 cup servings of each ingredient.

Serve with approximately 2 tablespoons pumpkin dressing!
**NOTE: Nutrition details for 1 salad + 2 tablespoons dressing

Nutrition Information

Serves: 2  |  Serving Size: 1 salad + 2 tablespoons dressing

Per serving: Calories: 272; Total Fat: 21g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 13g; Cholesterol: 7mg; Sodium: 143mg; Carbohydrate: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 12g; Protein 5g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 303mg; Iron: 3%; Vitamin A: 29%; Vitamin C: 9%; Calcium: 10% 

See more at: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/2014/10/harvest-salad-with-creamy-pumpkin-balsamic-vinaigrette/#sthash.Ejz44owF.LTdo9cJb.dpuf