Indulge in a refreshing and vibrant culinary experience with our delectable All-Apple Salad, a symphony of flavors that showcases the versatile nature of apples. This crisp and colorful salad features a medley of crisp Granny Smith apples, sweet and juicy Honeycrisp apples, and tart and tangy Pink Lady apples, each contributing its unique charm to the dish. Tossed in a zesty Florida dressing, made with a delightful blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, and apple cider vinegar, this salad is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Discover the harmony of flavors as you explore the three variations of this salad, each offering a distinctive twist. The first variation incorporates celery and walnuts, adding a crunch factor and a nutty flavor. The second variation introduces dried cranberries and blue cheese, creating a delightful combination of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. The third variation showcases the simplicity of apples and Florida dressing, allowing the natural flavors to shine through.
CRISP APPLES WITH CITRUS DRESSING
A perfect salad for any picnic. I serve this salad alongside anything grilled. For a thicker dressing, use less juice. You can use oranges or lemons as well.
Provided by rowlandjk7
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Apple Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toss apple chunks in a bowl with 2 teaspoons tangerine juice. Whisk remaining tangerine juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, and salt in a bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved. Pour dressing over apple and toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 88.3 mg, Sugar 27.8 g
APPLE AVOCADO SALAD WITH TANGERINE DRESSING
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
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
OLD FASHIONED APPLE SALAD WITH COOKED DRESSING
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
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 FRUIT SALAD
Lots of apples are grown in southern Illinois, and this is one of my favorite ways to use them. I like Golden Delicious, or a combination of Golden and Red Delicious for pretty color, but you can use whatever type of apple you prefer. The cooked dressing gives the salad an old-fashioned feel.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For dressing, in a small saucepan, combine the sugars, flour and water until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. , Stir a small amount into the egg; return all to the pan. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; gently stir in vinegar and butter. Cool completely. , In a large bowl, combine the apples, bananas, celery, grapes, pineapple and cashews. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right apples: For this salad, it's best to use a variety of apples that offer a range of flavors and textures. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, and Gala apples.
- Use fresh and crisp apples: Make sure to use apples that are fresh and crisp, as this will give your salad the best flavor and texture.
- Cut the apples evenly: When you're cutting the apples, try to cut them into even-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Don't overcook the apples: When cooking the apples, it's important not to overcook them. You want them to be tender but still have a bit of a bite to them.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: The Florida dressing can be made ahead of time, which can save you time when you're ready to assemble the salad.
- Serve the salad chilled: This salad is best served chilled, so be sure to refrigerate it for at least an hour before serving.
Conclusion:
This All-Apple Salad with Florida Dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try!
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