Best 7 Quick Apple Lettuce Salad Recipes

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Craving a light, refreshing salad that bursts with flavor? Look no further than the quick apple lettuce salad, a culinary delight that combines the sweet crunch of apples with the crisp texture of lettuce, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Featuring a tangy dressing that elevates the natural sweetness of the apples and enhances the freshness of the lettuce, this salad embodies the essence of simplicity while delivering a delightful gastronomic experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE LETTUCE SALAD



Apple Lettuce Salad image

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

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 AND BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS



Apple and Butter Lettuce Salad With Pomegranate Seeds image

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

APPLE LETTUCE SALAD



Apple Lettuce Salad image

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 Allrecipes Member

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup unsweetened apple juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
4 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ 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

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 53.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 47.5 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

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 SALAD ON LETTUCE



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Make and share this Apple Salad on Lettuce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 medium tart apples, cored and diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup chopped scallion, white and light green parts only
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, diced small
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 -4 tablespoons fat free sour cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chopped parsley
salt and pepper
1 head romaine lettuce, washed to serve on

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the diced apples with the lemon juice.
  • Stir in the celery, pecans, scallions, cranberries, cheese, mayo, sour cream, mustard, parsley. Mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve on beds of torn romaine lettuce or greens of choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 10.4, Sodium 89.9, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 18.5, Protein 5.3

Tips:

  • For a sweeter salad, use ripe apples. If your apples are tart, you may want to add a little bit of sugar or honey to the dressing.
  • To make the salad more colorful, use a variety of lettuce. Arugula, spinach, and romaine are all good choices.
  • If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
  • For a vegan salad, omit the cheese or use a plant-based cheese alternative.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, wash and chop the lettuce and apples and store them in separate containers in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve the salad, toss the lettuce, apples, walnuts, and cheese with the dressing.

Conclusion:

This apple, lettuce, and walnut salad is a healthy and delicious side dish or light meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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