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Apple Lettuce Salad

By: Marlene Muckenhirn 
"Apples and lettuce pair up in this colorful and crunchy salad that you can make ahead for a gathering. The sweet and tangy vinaigrette dressing coats the apple nicely and keeps them from turning brown. -Marlene Muckenhirn, Delano, Minnesota"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 dash ground nutmeg
  • 1 medium red apple, chopped
  • 1 green apple, chopped
  • 6 cups torn green leaf lettuce
  • 6 cups torn red leaf lettuce

Directions

  1. In a large salad bowl, whisk the first 10 ingredients until blended. Add apples; toss to coat. Place lettuce over apple mixture (do not toss). Refrigerate; toss just before serving.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 50 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 41 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2007 by ALLYDAVIS   view full review
A sweet easy salad that uses ingreadients that I have on hand.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by Grammycooks Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was very tasty and easy. I used honey crisp and granny smith apples. Also added low fat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2009 by susiekew   view full review
Yummy and easy to make. I loved the cinnamon and nutmeg in the dressing. I think next time I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by JULIE0330   view full review
I was not impressed with this salad at all. The taste combination was just not good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by Maura   view full review
I've made this recipe twice and it's been a huge hit both times. I add sugared walnuts too.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2011 by campagnes   view full review
A nice salad. I was concerned about the sweetness level, so I cut the sugar back to 1 1/2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2010 by brooklynsurecooks   view full review
Goooooood! Needs some crumbled feta though, to cut the sweetness.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2009 by JELLYKELLY23   view full review
Love it! I half the recipe for a bag of romaine lettuce. Great recipe with things already in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by Hollie   view full review
Loved it. Used a honey crisp and grannie smith apple. I put the leftover dressing into a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2011 by ndejong765   view full review
I used a little bit of Blueberry vinegar too and garlic

 

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