Winter Apple Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
172 kcal
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Course
Salad
Winter Apple Salad
Description
Winter Apple Salad brings together fresh spring greens such as baby spinach or butter lettuce with thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples that are lightly coated in lemon juice to prevent browning. Red onions add a sharp bite, while shredded Swiss cheese provides creaminess. Candied pecans introduce a sweet crunch, and pomegranate arils contribute bursts of juicy tartness. The salad is assembled in layers to distribute flavors evenly.
The freshness of the ingredients combined with the toasted nuts and sharp cheese creates a balanced texture and flavor. The lemon poppy seed dressing, served on the side, complements the salad with its bright and slightly sweet notes, allowing diners to adjust the amount according to preference.
This salad works well as a light lunch or a side dish alongside poultry or pork. For convenience, the salad can be tossed together before serving, or the dressing can be drizzled and mixed in to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Ingredients
- 8 to 10 cups spring greens mix, or use baby spinach or torn butter lettuce
- 1 apple cored and thinly sliced, medium/large Honeycrisp
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- onion thinly sliced, red, half of a medium
- 1 cup swiss cheese shredded
- 1 cup pecans candied
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- black pepper freshly cracked
- lemon poppy seed dressing
Instructions
- In a small bowl, toss the apple slices with the lemon juice until all slices are evenly coated. Drain away excess juice.
- Place half of the fresh greens in a large salad bowl. Layer half of the apple, onion, Swish cheese, candied pecans, pomegranate arils, and some black pepper over the top. Then top with the remaining fresh greens, followed by the remaining apple, onion, cheese, pecans, and pomegranate - finish with some freshly cracked black pepper.
- Serve with lemon poppy seed dressing on the side.
Notes
- You may toss all ingredients together instead of layering for quicker preparation.
- Drizzling the dressing over the salad and tossing can evenly coat flavors before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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