Apple Salad
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Apple Salad
Description
Apple Salad brings together baby greens, chopped walnuts, crumbled feta, thinly sliced apples, and diced avocado, accented by lemon zest for brightness. The dressing combines freshly squeezed tangerine and lemon juice with garlic, olive oil, and lemon zest, creating a tangy and aromatic addition. The apples add crispness while the avocado provides creaminess when placed on top last, preventing browning. The recipe suggests mixing the salad components and dressing just prior to serving to keep textures vibrant and fresh.
The salad offers a pleasant balance of tart, sweet, and savory notes through its blend of fruit, nuts, cheese, and citrus dressing. The preparation involves shaking the dressing ingredients to emulsify them and tossing the salad ingredients evenly before adding the dressing and avocado. Walnut pieces contribute crunch and texture contrast to the leafy greens and soft cheese.
This salad works well as a light lunch or a side dish with meals that can benefit from a fresh, fruity contrast. It can be made a few hours ahead but should have dressing added right before eating to avoid wilting. The avocado topping is best added last to maintain its color and texture.
The recipe notes advise preparing the dressing one to two days in advance and assembling the salad a few hours before serving with fruit treated to prevent browning. Leftovers with dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for one to three days in an airtight container.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 3 tangerine juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ lemon juiced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- salt to taste
Salad
- 1 (10-ounce) package baby greens
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 apple cored and thinly sliced
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted and diced
Instructions
- Make dressing by combining tangerine juice, oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, and salt in a container. Seal and shake until combined.
- Make salad by tossing together the baby greens, walnuts, feta, lemon zest, and apple together in a large bowl.
- Add dressing and toss to coat.
- Top with avocado and any more dressing or feta, if desired.
Notes
- Prepare the citrus dressing one to two days in advance for flavors to meld well.
- Toss salad ingredients without dressing a few hours before serving to keep crispness.
- Treat apples and avocados with a fresh fruit preservative to avoid browning before assembling.
- Add the dressing just before serving to maintain the salad's texture.
- Store any leftover dressed salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 498mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 610IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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