Apple and Oat Salad (2 points)

6 servings (1/2 cup each)

Ingredients:

1/4 cup dry oat groats

1 bag sweet kale salad, veggies only

1 medium apple, cored and chopped

1/4 cup reduced sugar dried craisins

1/4 cup pepitas

2 tbsp no added sugar pancake syrup

1 tbsp mustard

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp bacon bits

Directions:

Add the oat groats to a small pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer the oats until soft, about 20 minutes. Strain and set aside to cool.

Open the bag of sweet kale salad kit. Using the vegetables only, place on a plate.

Layer the chopped apple, cooked oat groats, cranberries and pepitas on top. Set aside.

Make the sweet mustard dressing by combining the no sugar added pancake syrup, mustard and lemon juice. Drizzle on top. Sprinkle with the bacon bits.