Best 20 Apple Salad Dressing Recipes

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Apple salad dressing is a versatile and flavorful dressing that can be used to enhance a variety of salads. Made from fresh apples, it offers a sweet, tangy, and crisp flavor that can complement both savory and sweet ingredients. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing dressing for a summer salad or a rich and creamy dressing for a fall salad, there's an apple salad dressing out there to suit your taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE, DRIED CHERRY, AND WALNUT SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING



Apple, Dried Cherry, and Walnut Salad with Maple Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Side     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Vinegar     Apple     Cherry     Walnut     Fall     Maple Syrup     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Maple Dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or other white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Salad
1 5-ounce bag mixed baby greens (about 10 cups lightly packed)
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into matchstick-size strips
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • For dressing:
  • Whisk mayonnaise, maple syrup, vinegar, and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil until mixture thickens slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewhisk before using.)
  • For salad:
  • Toss greens, apples, cherries, and 1/4 cup walnuts in large bowl to combine. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad equally among plates. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup walnuts and serve.

APPLE AVOCADO SALAD WITH TANGERINE DRESSING



Apple Avocado Salad with Tangerine Dressing image

This easy salad is perfect for a hot day and it is very filling. You wouldn't think this mixture of apples, avocados, blue cheese, and tangerine dressing would go together, but it's wonderful!

Provided by Donna Smally

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (10 ounce) package baby greens
¼ cup chopped red onion
½ cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 apple - peeled, cored and sliced
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
4 mandarin oranges, juiced
½ lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the baby greens, red onion, walnuts, blue cheese, and lemon zest. Mix in the apple and avocado just before serving.
  • In a container with a lid, mix the mandarin orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Drizzle over the salad as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 3.4 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 73.5 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM APPLE CIDER AND BACON DRESSING



Wilted Spinach Salad with Warm Apple Cider and Bacon Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Fruit Juice     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Apple     Bacon     Spinach     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 slices of lean bacon, chopped fine
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1/2 cup finely chopped apple
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups unpasteurized apple cider
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fresh spinach, coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well and spun dry

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook the bacon over moderate heat, turning it, until it is crisp, transfer it to paper towels to drain, and discard all but 2 tablespoons of the fat. In the fat remaining in the skillet cook the shallot and the apple over moderate heat, stirring, for 1 minute, add the vinegar, the cider, and salt and pepper to taste, and boil the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it is reduced to about 1/2 cup. Whisk in the mustard, the oil, and salt and pepper to taste. In a large bowl toss the spinach with the warm dressing until it is just wilted and sprinkle the salad with the bacon.

TOMATO, BASIL, AND CORN SALAD WITH APPLE CIDER DRESSING



Tomato, Basil, and Corn Salad with Apple Cider Dressing image

Five ingredients and five minutes is all you need to make this easy and nutritious summer salad! If you have extra time, you can use 4 ears of fresh corn, cooked and shucked, instead of the frozen corn. You can vary the amount of basil, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar to your taste.

Provided by Josephine Franchino Twohy

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix corn, tomatoes, and basil leaves together in a bowl; add olive oil, vinegar, and salt and mix until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 103.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

QUINOA-AND-APPLE SALAD WITH CURRY DRESSING



Quinoa-and-Apple Salad with Curry Dressing image

As a side dish for supper or a main course for lunch, this salad gets its fresh taste and pretty color from curry powder and mint.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup raw whole almonds
1 cup white quinoa
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons dried currants
1 small McIntosh apple, cut into 1/8-inch-thick wedges
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread almonds on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop nuts.
  • Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a fine sieve; drain. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add quinoa; return to a boil. Stir quinoa; cover, and reduce heat. Simmer until quinoa is tender but still chewy, about 15 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork; let cool.
  • Whisk together honey, shallot, curry powder, salt, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Season with pepper. Whisking constantly, pour in oil in a slow, steady stream; whisk until dressing is emulsified. Add quinoa, currants, apple, mint, and nuts; toss well. Garnish with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8 g, Sodium 154 g

APPLE AND CELERY SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING



Apple and Celery Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing image

Count on a bushel's worth of crunchy flavor in this walnut and apple salad, made with an easy yogurt-mayo dressing.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon peel
2 large Granny Smith apples, cut into 8 wedges, then cut crosswise into bite-size pieces (4 1/2 cups)
2 large Gala apples, cut into 8 wedges, then cut crosswise into bite-size pieces (3 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
6 medium stalks celery with leaves
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted*

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until blended. Refrigerate until serving time.
  • Place apples in large bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice; toss until coated.
  • Remove leaves from celery; chop leaves into 1/2-inch pieces to measure 1/2 cup. Cut celery stalks diagonally into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices to measure 2 cups. Add to bowl with apples. Refrigerate until serving time.
  • Just before serving, toss apples and celery. Add dressing; toss until coated. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

APPLE CHEDDAR SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING



Apple Cheddar Salad With Maple Dressing image

Make and share this Apple Cheddar Salad With Maple Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lori Mama

Categories     Greens

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 cups washed dried and torn into bite sized pieces Boston lettuce or 8 cups mixed greens
1 cup walnuts or 1 cup pecan halves
2 apples, cored and sliced
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shaved
2 tablespoons apple cyder vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • In jar with tight fitting lid.
  • combine the dressing ingredients and shake well.
  • Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • On a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • spread out the nuts that were combined with the syrup.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • To assemble:.
  • Toss salad greens of choice with as much of the dressing as you would like.
  • Devide onto 6-8 serving plates and top with apples, cheese and nuts.

CHICKEN-APPLE-WALNUT SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING



Chicken-Apple-Walnut Salad With Honey Mustard Dressing image

Served at the 1870 Wedgwood Inn in New Hope Boro, Pennsylvania, this simple chicken salad combines common ingredients in a less-than-common way, and with great results. If you happen to have some cooked chicken in your fridge (or perhaps a rotisserie chicken), you could probably save time by simply shredding that and using it instead of the freshly cooked diced chicken. NOTE: Cook time is chill time for the prepared salad.

Provided by Lynne M

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chicken breasts, diced
2 cups apples, diced (red or green)
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 dash rosemary

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet; add the diced chicken and cook thoroughly; cool.
  • In a big bowl, combine cooled chicken, apples, walnuts, and celery.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, honey, mustard, and rosemary. Fold the mayonnaise mixture into the chicken mixture.
  • Chill.
  • Serve over a red lettuce leaf.

SWEET APPLE SALAD DRESSING



Sweet Apple Salad Dressing image

Make and share this Sweet Apple Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by veggiechick

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 fuji apple
1/8 cup yellow onion
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Put the apple and onion in a food processor, or something that minces, for about 30 seconds or until finely diced.
  • In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sesame oil and 3 tablespoons of the apple/onion mixture. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well, spoon over fresh salad ingredients.

KOHLRABI AND APPLE SALAD WITH CREAMY MUSTARD DRESSING



Kohlrabi and Apple Salad with Creamy Mustard Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Mustard     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Apple     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon coarse-grained mustard
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 bunches kohlrabi (about 2 pounds), bulbs peeled and cut into julienne strips, stems discarded, and the leaves reserved for another use
1 Granny Smith apple

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk the cream until it holds soft peaks and whisk in the lemon juice, the mustard, the parsley, the sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the kohlrabi strips and the apple, peeled, cored, and diced, and combine the salad well.

ENDIVE AND APPLE SALAD WITH CRANBERRY DRESSING



Endive and Apple Salad with Cranberry Dressing image

Halved cranberries and slivers of endive, apple, and yellow pepper rest like confetti atop a bed of frisee. The endive mixture was tossed with a cranberry-mustard vinaigrette, then arranged on the greens.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon grainy mustard
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons walnut or olive oil
1 cup fresh cranberries, cut in half (4 ounces)
2 Granny Smith apples
Juice of 1 lemon
3 large heads Belgian endive (about 1 pound)
1 yellow or red bell pepper, cored and very thinly sliced lengthwise
1 head frisee (about 6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Place mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in walnut oil, whisking constantly. Add cranberries, and stir to combine. Set dressing aside.
  • Core apples; cut them into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then cut slices into 1/4-inch-thick spears. Place in a medium bowl with lemon juice. Cut endive in half lengthwise, and remove core. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick spears, and place in bowl with apple mixture. Add yellow pepper; combine.
  • Arrange frisee on a serving platter. Add the dressing to the endive mixture, toss to combine, and arrange on top of frisee. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 213 g

AVOCADO, APPLE AND BACON SALAD WITH TANGY AVOCADO DRESSING



Avocado, Apple and Bacon Salad with Tangy Avocado Dressing image

The combination of crispy apple, creamy avocado and salty bacon makes this salad a year-round favorite.

Provided by By Lauren Keating

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 oz each)
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)
1 avocado
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (2 medium)
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cups spring mix salad greens
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
2 green apples (such as Granny Smith), cut into julienne pieces (1 1/2x1/4x1/4 inch)
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
1/2 bulb fennel, shaved
4 slices turkey bacon, cooked, crumbled

Steps:

  • In deep 8-inch skillet, place chicken in single layer. Add broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, in food processor or blender, process 1 avocado, the garlic and lemon juice until smooth. While processor is running, gradually add water and oil, processing until dressing is smooth and emulsified.
  • Remove chicken from liquid to plate; shred chicken with 2 forks.
  • In large bowl, toss salad greens, thyme and half of the dressing. Top with shredded chicken, apples, 1 avocado, the fennel and turkey bacon. Drizzle with remaining half of dressing. Divide salad evenly among 4 salad plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

WATERCRESS AND APPLE SALAD WITH PEANUT YOGURT DRESSING



Watercress and Apple Salad with Peanut Yogurt Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Nut     No-Cook     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Apple     Peanut     Fall     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 lb apples (2), cored
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 cups watercress sprigs (2 to 3 bunches)

Steps:

  • Cut apples into 2-inch-long matchsticks, then toss with 1 teaspoon lime juice. Whisk together peanut butter, yogurt, water, salt, and remaining 2 teaspoons lime juice, then toss with apples and watercress.

OLD FASHIONED APPLE SALAD WITH COOKED DRESSING



Old Fashioned Apple Salad With Cooked Dressing image

This was my grandmother's recipe, passed down from her mother. The cooked dressing is so fantastic that it is hard to save some for the apple salad once you taste it. It is similar to a lightly sweetened lemon curd. Scrumptious! Grapes or raisins can be added also.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Apple

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup water
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch or 1 tablespoon arrowroot
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch salt
6 medium apples, chopped
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Combine all the dressing ingredients in a saucepan (sometimes I add the raisins in also, so they plump up before they go into the salad).
  • Cook over low/medium low heat, while stirring constantly, until thickened and somewhat gloppy.
  • Allow to cool (I put it in a bowl and stick it in the freezer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally).
  • Mix together the salad ingredients (don't forget to toss in some extra lemon juice to keep the apples from browning).
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and stir together (the dressing is a little gluey, so you will have to work it into the salad).

APPLE QUINOA SALAD WITH CURRY DRESSING



Apple Quinoa Salad With Curry Dressing image

Make and share this Apple Quinoa Salad With Curry Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup raw whole almond
1 cup organic bulk quinoa
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon finely chopped organic shallot
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons dried currants or 2 tablespoons dried cherries
1 organic apple, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Toast almonds until fragrant in a 375º F oven for about seven minutes.
  • Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a fine sieve and drain. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Add quinoa, return to boil, stir, cover and reduce heat. Simmer until quinoa is tender but still chewy, about 15 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let cool.
  • For the dressing, whisk together honey, shallot, curry powder, salt and lemon juice in a large bowl.
  • Season with pepper. Whisking constantly, add olive oil in a slow, steady stream and whisk until emulsified. Add quinoa, currants, apple and nuts and toss well.

QUINOA AND APPLE SALAD WITH CURRY DRESSING



Quinoa and Apple Salad with Curry Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Apple     Quinoa     Raw     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup raw whole almonds
1 cup white quinoa
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons dried currants
1 small McIntosh apple, cut into 1/8-inch-thick wedges
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spread the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in the oven until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop the nuts.
  • Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine sieve; drain. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the quinoa; return to a boil. Stir the quinoa, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer until the quinoa is tender but still chewy, about 15 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork; let cool.
  • Whisk together the honey, shallot, curry powder, salt, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Season with pepper. Whisking constantly, pour in the oil in a slow, steady stream; whisk until the dressing is emulsified. Add the quinoa, currants, apple, mint, and nuts; toss well. Garnish with mint.
  • Fit to eat recipe
  • (Per serving)
  • Calories: 304
  • Fat: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Carbohydrate: 38g
  • Sodium: 154mg
  • Protein: 8g
  • Fiber: 5g

SMOKED TROUT, WATERCRESS AND APPLE SALAD WITH CREAMY HORSERADISH DRESSING



Smoked Trout, Watercress and Apple Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Milk/Cream     Fish     Fruit     No-Cook     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Horseradish     Apple     Trout     Fall     Watercress     Dill     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup prepared horseradish
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 cups trimmed watercress sprigs (about 2 large bunches)
1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion
2 red apples, cored, thinly sliced
smoked trout or smoked whitefish chubs,* coarsely flaked
Fresh dill sprigs (optional)
*Smoked trout and smoked whitefish chubs are available at specialty foods stores and at some delicatessens and supermarkets

Steps:

  • Whisk cream, horseradish, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, chopped dill and cayenne in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place watercress in large bowl. Add 1/3 cup cream dressing, 2 tablespoons oil and 2 teaspoons vinegar and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound watercress in center of each of 6 plates. Top with sliced onion. Fan apple slices atop salad. Top with trout. Spoon dressing over. Garnish with dill sprigs, if desired, and serve.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AND HONEY SALAD DRESSING



Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey Salad Dressing image

My husband loves apple cider vinegar, and he really loves this salad dressing! So do I! If you don't have honey on hand, just substitute with sugar. We like it on the tart side, but you can always adjust by decreasing the vinegar.

Provided by Tess Geer

Categories     Dressings

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 c apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp honey
1 tsp salt
1/2 Tbsp pepper
1 Tbsp water
1/2 c vegetable oil or light olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk together water, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a a small dish.
  • 2. While whisking, pour in the oil in a steady stream.
  • 3. Immediately pour onto salad as dressing separates quickly. Refrigerate any unused portion for up to three days.

GREEN APPLE, JICAMA, AND PRAWN SALAD WITH MINT, LEMONGRASS, AND DIJON DRESSING



Green Apple, Jicama, and Prawn Salad with Mint, Lemongrass, and Dijon Dressing image

A Southeast Asian chopped salad bursting with exotic flavors. Sweet yet tart. My boyfriend was surprised when I duplicated this salad after we raved about it at a popular restaurant in San Francisco. Enjoy.

Provided by Deb Deb

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 medium shrimp
1 cup matchstick-cut Granny Smith apple
1 cup matchstick-cut jicama
½ cup matchstick-cut carrots
½ cup fresh mint leaves
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped lemongrass
2 sprigs cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring a small pot of water to boil. Cook shrimp in boiling water until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 3 to 5 minutes; drain.
  • Rinse shrimp with cold water to cool completely. Peel, devein, and slice shrimp in half lengthwise; set aside in a bowl.
  • Toss apple, jicama, and carrots together in a large bowl.
  • Place mint leaves, olive oil, sugar, vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and lemongrass in a food processor. Pulse until blended but slightly chunky, about two 10-second intervals.
  • Pour dressing over apple mixture; toss until well mixed. Cover salad and shrimp separately with plastic wrap; refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Mix shrimp into salad before serving; garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 137.9 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

TOSSED SALAD WITH APPLE CIDER DRESSING



Tossed Salad With Apple Cider Dressing image

Make and share this Tossed Salad With Apple Cider Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate (thawed, from 12-oz can)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons parsley flakes
2 tablespoons finely shredded apples
3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups torn romaine lettuce
2 cups torn fresh spinach
1 cup torn iceberg lettuce
1 medium zucchini, shredded (1 cup)
2 ounces chopped fresh mushrooms (1/2 cup)
8 medium radishes, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix all dressing ingredients with wire whisk or fork until well blended.
  • Add salad ingredients; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.3, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 148.8, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 7, Protein 1.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: For the best flavor, use crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like chives, cilantro, or basil add a pop of flavor to the dressing.
  • Adjust the sweetness: If you like a sweeter dressing, add more honey or maple syrup to taste.
  • Make it ahead: This dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Experiment with different flavors: You can add different spices or citrus zest to the dressing to create different flavor variations.

Conclusion:

Apple salad dressing is a versatile and delicious way to add flavor to your favorite salads. With its sweet and tangy flavor, it's sure to be a hit at your next potluck or picnic. So next time you're looking for a new salad dressing recipe, give apple salad dressing a try!

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