CHOPPED SALAD WITH APPLES, WALNUTS AND BITTER LETTUCES

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The best place for a salad on the Thanksgiving menu is at the beginning of the meal, before everybody fills up. We often pass around plates of this vegetarian chopped salad (no bacon) to accompany the drinks before we sit down at the table. The salad is a great mix of bitter and sweet flavors, juicy and crunchy, and comforting, too. Sweet/tart, crisp juicy apples like Braeburns, Jonagolds, Honey Crisp and Granny Smith work well here.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, green shoot removed, puréed (optional)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons walnut oil
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 to 5 cups chopped bitter lettuces such as radicchio, endive or escarole
2 crisp, tart, juicy apples, cut in small dice (1/4 inch)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or a mix of parsley, chives and tarragon

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together vinegars, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in walnut oil and olive oil.
  • Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing until well coated, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 215, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 240 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ibrahim Essuman
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more seasonings, or using a more flavorful dressing.


Abubakar Yusuf Garba
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less apples, or using a more tart variety.


Gul Faraz Khan Official
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad, and it was delicious! It made it a more complete meal.


Santosh pariyar
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I'm not a big fan of walnuts, so I substituted pecans instead. They worked great!


Chamod Deshan
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. It's the perfect meal for a hot summer day.


Raihan Rdx
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's one of my favorite recipes.


Carlos Heradien
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Jesse Harvey
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover apples. I had a few apples that were starting to go bad, and this salad was the perfect way to use them up.


Sani Suleman
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I'm not a big fan of bitter lettuces, but I really enjoyed them in this salad. They added a nice complexity to the flavor.


Heidi Larson
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The dressing is amazing! It's tangy and flavorful, and it really brings all the ingredients together.


Brogan Caseday
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.


Accidental Genious
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This chopped salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures. The apples add a touch of sweetness, the walnuts provide a satisfying crunch, and the bitter lettuces add a nice depth of flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!