Apple Walnut Salad
The pumpkin seeds and homemade dressing make this salad so special—and healthy, too. Add leftover turkey and you’ve got a main-dish salad. —Bjorg Martin, Noblesville, Indiana12 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive or flaxseed oil
- 8 cups torn romaine
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- TOPPINGS:
- 6 slices sweet onion, quartered
- 1 cup cubed Jarlsberg or Swiss cheese
- 1 medium apple, chopped
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, optional
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk the honey, vinegar and oil; set aside. Just
- before serving, place romaine and spinach in a large bowl; drizzle
- with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with toppings. Yield: 12
- servings (2/3 cup dressing).
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 227 calories, 15 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 111 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 8 g protein.