Holiday Salad with Apple Cider Dressing

Name: Holiday Salad with Apple Cider Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar; ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon spicy brown (or Dijon) mustard; 1 clove garlic; 2 to 3 tablespoons honey; ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pound mixed greens*; 1 large apple; ¼ large red onion; ½ cup dried cranberries; ½ cup pecans; ½ cup crumbled gorgonzola

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
8 people
Calories
213 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Holiday Salad with Apple Cider Dressing

Dana Benson

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This Holiday Salad is the perfect dish to bring to your next holiday party. It's tossed with a flavorful apple cider vinaigrette, and takes just 10 minutes to assemble!

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Ingredients

Servings

Apple Cider Dressing:

3 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon spicy brown (or Dijon) mustard
1 clove garlic , minced
2 to 3 tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Salad Assembly:

1 pound mixed greens*
1 large apple , thinly sliced
¼ large red onion , thinly sliced
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup pecans
½ cup crumbled gorgonzola

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Instructions

To prepare the dressing, combine the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a 12-ounce glass jar with a lid. Start with just 2 tablespoons of honey, and add the other tablespoon if you'd like the dressing to be sweeter. (My family prefers using all 3 tablespoons.) Stir well, until the dressing looks well mixed, and set it aside. If you find you need to brighten the flavor, stir in 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
To assemble the salad, add the leafy greens to a large salad bowl, and top them with the sliced apples, onions, dried cranberries, and pecans. You can add the blue cheese on top, too, or serve it on the side with a spoon, for guests who might not enjoy cheese.
Pour the dressing generously over the salad, just before serving, and toss well to make sure everything is well coated. You might not need to use all of the dressing, but any leftovers will keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

Notes

Nutrition information is for 1 of 8 servings, assuming you use all of the dressing and toppings. This information is automatically calculated using generic ingredients and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
*I buy a big box of mixed greens from the store since they already come triple-washed and save time for the holidays. You can also use a large head (or two) of romaine lettuce, and finely chop it so it's easy to serve for your guests.
Make-Ahead Tip: This dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance, for an easier holiday meal. When it's time to serve, chop the apple and onion, then assemble the salad shortly before serving, so the apple won't brown.
Make-Ahead Tip: This dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance, for an easier holiday meal. When it's time to serve, chop the apple and onion, then assemble the salad shortly before serving, so the apple won't brown.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 213kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 170mg (7%) Potassium 189mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 717IU (14%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	213kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	18g	6%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	10g	50%
Cholesterol	5mg	2%
Sodium	170mg	7%
Potassium	189mg	4%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	13g	26%
Vitamin A	717IU	14%
Vitamin C	15mg	17%
Calcium	54mg	5%
Iron	1mg	6%