Grilled Apple Tossed Salad

Name: Grilled Apple Tossed Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup white or regular balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce; 2 large apples, cut into 1/2-inch wedges; 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens; 1 cup walnut halves, toasted; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

The grilled apples in this salad combine so well with the blue cheese, walnuts and balsamic dressing. I like to serve it on pink Depression glass dessert plates from my great-grandmother. —Paul Soska, Toledo, Ohio

Ingredients

6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup white or regular balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
2 large apples, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Directions

1. For dressing, whisk together first 8 ingredients. In a bowl, toss apples with 1/4 cup dressing. Let stand 10 minutes.
2. Place apple slices on a grill rack over medium heat; reserve marinade left in bowl. Grill apples, covered, until tender and lightly browned, 3-4 minutes per side, brushing with reserved marinade.
3. To serve, toss greens with remaining dressing. Top with grilled apples, walnuts and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 341 calories, 28g fat (5g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 360mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices.

We recommend our users to update the browser.