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My family always requests that I make this salad for get-togethers. It's light and very good; everyone goes back for seconds. —Bryan Braack, Eldridge, Iowa
This recipe is:
Healthy
Quick
Diabetic Friendly
Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 144 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 134 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.
Originally published as Holiday Lettuce Salad in Healthy Cooking October/November 2008, p41
Keeping Lettuce FreshTo store lettuce to keep it crisp and fresh, wash lettuce in cold water and drain very well. Use a “salad spinner” or pat it dry with paper towels. Store in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container with a dry paper towel in the bottom to absorb any leftover moisture. (Be certain to replace the towel if it gets wet.) For extra-crispy salads, you may want to use a lettuce variety like romaine that’s naturally more crisp.
To store lettuce to keep it crisp and fresh, wash lettuce in cold water and drain very well. Use a “salad spinner” or pat it dry with paper towels. Store in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container with a dry paper towel in the bottom to absorb any leftover moisture. (Be certain to replace the towel if it gets wet.) For extra-crispy salads, you may want to use a lettuce variety like romaine that’s naturally more crisp.
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Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2013 by barsto
I think this chicken added to this dish would make a great main dish. Can't wait to try this recipe.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2012 by SueCeQ
This salad sounded wonderful, but was disappointed when I tasted it. The dressing was less than desirable. I think with a different dressing it would be much better.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2012 by tophersmom
This was a true hit at our family Christmas gathering.Good taste combinations with the apples and pears and nuts.We did not have cashews so used pecans instead.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2012 by D.Marie
We had 12 for dinner and everyone loved this salad. I doubled the recipe and there were NO LEFTOVERS!
Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2012 by ral220
This will become a go to salad from now on. Whether for a large gathering or just a salad for one. Excellent refreshing and OH SO YUMMY
Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2012 by germanycook
Answer for 'bleewkerr':I always prepare the dressing ahead of time, wash/cut up the lettuce, prepare the add-ins (except the fruit, it will go brown) and then right before serving mix it all together. Otherwise, the lettuce goes soggy. You can even prepare the dressing the night before and keep it in the fridge.
Answer for 'bleewkerr':
I always prepare the dressing ahead of time, wash/cut up the lettuce, prepare the add-ins (except the fruit, it will go brown) and then right before serving mix it all together. Otherwise, the lettuce goes soggy. You can even prepare the dressing the night before and keep it in the fridge.
Very yummy salad! The dressing was very light and the add-ins made it special. I only used 1 gala apple, cranberries and pine nuts cuz didn't have the other ingredients. I also used a bit of mayonnaise in the dressing to help the emulsion.
Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2012 by bleewkerr
I have a question. Do you add the dressing right before serving or as soon as you prepare the salad?Barbara
I have a question. Do you add the dressing right before serving or as soon as you prepare the salad?
Barbara
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2012 by libbybrat
Really people don't you think you should read the whole recipe! At the top,next to the picture it say Diabetic friendly and at the bottom next nutritionals it has Diabetic Exchanges!!
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2012 by Pearlious
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