Apple, Grape, and Lettuce Salad with Honey Crushed Red Pepper Vinaigrette

This is a favorite salad at our house. It has a great combination of sweet and spicy (but not too spicy, just a hint). I do not remember the source of the recipe. We have been using it for many years and when I have tried to find it on the food blogs we frequent I have been unable to locate the recipe so I guess it is a good thing I had it in my email.

Honey Crushed Red Pepper Vinaigrette:

2 tablespoons honey

1 ½  tablespoons Balsamic vinegar

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Salad:

1 head lettuce (chopped romaine or spring greens)

1 diced apple or peach

1 cup red grapes, cut in half

feta cheese (omit for dairy free)

lightly toasted slivered almonds or pine nuts

1. Combine all dressing ingredients and whisk. Set aside. (Make it first so the red pepper has time to infuse its flavor into the dressing.)

2. Chop salad ingredients.

3. Toss the lettuce and fruit together.

4. Serve. (Let each person add their own nuts, cheese, and dressing)