Best 6 Apple And Bitter Lettuces Salad Recipes

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Apple and bitter lettuces salad is a delightful combination of sweet, tangy, and slightly bitter flavors. The crunch of the lettuces pairs perfectly with the tender apples, while the dressing adds a flavorful finishing touch. This salad is a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of seasonal produce. It's also a healthy and refreshing option for a light lunch or dinner.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOPPED SALAD WITH APPLES, WALNUTS AND BITTER LETTUCES



Chopped Salad With Apples, Walnuts and Bitter Lettuces image

The best place for a salad on the Thanksgiving menu is at the beginning of the meal, before everybody fills up. We often pass around plates of this vegetarian chopped salad (no bacon) to accompany the drinks before we sit down at the table. The salad is a great mix of bitter and sweet flavors, juicy and crunchy, and comforting, too. Sweet/tart, crisp juicy apples like Braeburns, Jonagolds, Honey Crisp and Granny Smith work well here.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, green shoot removed, puréed (optional)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons walnut oil
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 to 5 cups chopped bitter lettuces such as radicchio, endive or escarole
2 crisp, tart, juicy apples, cut in small dice (1/4 inch)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or a mix of parsley, chives and tarragon

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together vinegars, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in walnut oil and olive oil.
  • Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing until well coated, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 215, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 240 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

APPLE AND BITTER LETTUCES SALAD



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You can use a mix of lettuces for this salad, and you can also add some milder lettuce. My favorite combination is endive, radicchio and arugula. It is a simple salad with wonderful contrasts. Dice the apples small.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Salt to taste
1 scant teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, puréed
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons walnut oil
4 to 5 cups mixed bitter and pungent lettuces, such as endive, radicchio, arugula, frisee, or 3 to 4 cups bitter lettuces and 1 to 2 cups torn up milder lettuce such as bibb or romaine
1 large or 2 smaller tart apples, such as a Braeburn or Pink Lady, cored and cut into very small dice (1/2 to 1/4 inch)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/4 cup toasted cashews or broken walnuts or pecans (lightly toasted if desired)

Steps:

  • In a small measuring cup or bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vinegars, salt, Dijon mustard and garlic. Whisk in oils. Taste and adjust salt.
  • Combine lettuces, apples, tarragon and nuts in a salad bowl. Toss with the dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 153, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 169 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

APPLE-PECAN SALAD



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This quick and easy salad features apple, pecans, berries and salad greens - a perfect side dish that's ready in 10 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 cup chopped Gala apple
1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/3 cup candied pecans
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • In large bowl, toss salad greens, apple, cranberries and pecans.
  • In small bowl, stir lemon juice, oil, honey and salt with wire whisk until well blended. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 249 mg

APPLE AND BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS



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Crisp fresh and so delicate with the Butter Lettuce. Quick and easy to put together. One of my family's favorites. Easily made into a meal with some roasted chicken or other meat added to it. From January '12 Bon Appetit magazine.

Provided by DDW7976

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/3 cup vegetable oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper (Kosher)
2 heads butter lettuce, leaves gently torn
1 1/2 cups glazed walnuts, I use pecans but any other nut would be good
1 apple, quartered cored and thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Fuji)
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled (Stilton or Maytag)
1/4 cup tarragon leaf (I don't use)

Steps:

  • Vinaigrette:.
  • Wisk vinegar, honey, shallot, and mustard in medium bowl.
  • Gradually wisk in oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Salad:.
  • Place torn lettuce in a large bowl.
  • Add vinaigrette, nuts, and apple.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Garnish with pomegranate seeds, tarragon (if using) and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.2, Fat 52.6, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 265.4, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 17, Protein 12.8

QUICK APPLE LETTUCE SALAD



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"THIS REFRESHING SALAD goes nicely with Mom's 'famous' chicken. She tells me she found she could get her children to eat lots of lettuce when it was combined with apples, nuts and mayonnaise."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups torn lettuce
2 unpeeled red apples, diced
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
DRESSING:
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, toss lettuce, apples, celery, raisins and walnuts. In a small bowl or jar with a tight fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; mix or shake until well blended. Pour over salad and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

APPLE LETTUCE SALAD



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons 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
Dash ground nutmeg
1 medium red apple, chopped
1 medium green apple, chopped
6 cups torn green leaf lettuce
6 cups torn red leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To make thinly sliced apples, use a mandoline or sharp knife.
  • If you don't have endive, you can substitute radicchio or escarole.
  • To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, and salt and pepper.
  • For a nutty flavor, add some chopped walnuts or pecans to the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Apple and bitter lettuces salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of sweet, bitter, and tangy flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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