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A 100 Mile Life Recipe – see below

There’s something beautiful about the way apples signal the turning of the seasons. The air turns crisp, sweaters return to the chair by the door, and the scent of cinnamon fills the kitchen. That’s when this simple Harvest Apple Salad shines — a bowl of gratitude, sweetness, and crunch.

I love recipes that remind us how enough can be found in what’s near. Local apples, a drizzle of honey, and a handful of nuts from last fall’s pantry are enough. Nothing fancy, just real food grown close to home. That’s what the 100-Mile Life is all about: savoring the beauty of what’s already around us.

This salad comes together in minutes, but somehow feels like a celebration. Each bite carries a little story. It tells of the orchard down the road. It speaks of the bees that made the honey, and the hands that harvested the grain. It’s a taste of home, of community, and of the Creator’s goodness.

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.” — Psalm 34:8

Take a pause, make a bowl, and enjoy a moment of stillness. Autumn is here — full of color, flavor, and the quiet promise of gratitude.

Harvest Apple Salad

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

🧺 Ingredients

• 3 crisp local apples (Honeycrisp, MacIntosh, or Gala), diced
• 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted if you like)
• ½ cup seedless grapes, halved (optional)
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup shredded carrots (optional for color and crunch)
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 1 tbsp local honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
• A pinch of cinnamon and salt

How many of these ingredients are 100 Mile for you?

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🥣 Instructions

1. Prepare the dressing:
   In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
2. Assemble the salad:
   In a large bowl, combine the apples, celery, nuts, grapes, cranberries, and carrots.
3. Mix it up:
   Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is coated.
4. Chill and serve:
   Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve as a light lunch or a side with pork, chicken, or soup.

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🌿 Variations

• Add protein: Stir in diced cooked chicken for a hearty meal.
• Make it vegan: Swap yogurt for coconut yogurt and honey for maple syrup.
• Add greens: Serve on a bed of spinach or kale for extra freshness.

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💛 Faith Reflection

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.” — Psalm 34:8

A simple salad can remind us how God’s abundance shows up in small, local ways. It is the orchard down the road, the honey from a neighbor’s hive, or the walnuts gathered last fall. Each bite carries a story of care and connection.

Enjoy!

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