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Holiday Salad with Apple Cider Dressing
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 213 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.