Name: Hearts of Romaine Salad with Apple, Red Onion, and Cider Vinaigrette
Yield: Makes 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil; 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed; 2 tablespoons minced red onion; 1 3/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup thinly sliced red onion; 2 Gala apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 pound); 5 hearts of romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise; 3/4 cup pecans, toasted, coarsely chopped

For an especially elegant presentation, this salad can be arranged on individual plates instead of one large platter. When trimming the base of the romaine hearts, be sure to leave a small part of each base attached to hold the leaves together.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups vegetable oil

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

3 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed

2 tablespoons minced red onion

1 3/4 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cup thinly sliced red onion

2 Gala apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 pound)

5 hearts of romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise

3/4 cup pecans, toasted, coarsely chopped

Preparation

Step 1
Whisk first 8 ingredients in small bowl for dressing. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Refrigerate. Rewhisk before using.)
Step 2
Place sliced onion in medium bowl. Cover with cold water; let stand 30 minutes. Drain well. Place 1/3 cup dressing in another medium bowl. Add apples; toss to coat.
Step 3
Trim off tips of romaine halves, leaving 5-inch lengths. Cut each romaine half lengthwise into 3 wedges. Fan wedges on large platter. Top with red onion slices. Drizzle salad with dressing, then sprinkle with apples and pecans.

TagsSalad Red Onion Onion Root Vegetable Vegetable Apple Fruit Romaine Lettuce Leafy Greens Pecan Nut Side Dinner Dairy Free Gluten Free Vegan Vegetarian Easy Bon Appétit

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