Best Mixed Green Salad With Apples Recipes

CRUNCHY APPLE MIXED GREENS SALAD

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Whenever our staff celebrates a birthday or a special occasion, "Mary's Apple Salad" is always at the top of the wish list! The ingredients can also be prepared the day before and put together in a flash for our teachers' 20 minute lunch time.-Mary Robertson, Louisville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
2 large apples, chopped
2 cups bagel chips, coarsely crushed
1-1/2 cups honey-roasted peanuts
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
DRESSING:
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1-1/4 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHICKEN & APPLE SALAD WITH GREENS

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My favorite memory of eating this dish was when my mom made it for lunch on weekends when we were home from school and could have something other than "brown bag" lunches. Happy memories of childhood and late summer days just make this salad extra special. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
SALAD:
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 medium apples, chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
10 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Add chicken, apples and onion; toss to coat. Just before serving, place greens on a large serving plate; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

MIXED GREENS AND APPLE SALAD

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A sweet-tart yogurt dressing complements a delightful combination of salad greens, apple chunks and crumbled feta cheese in this refreshing salad. Our Test Kitchen home economists created the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

5-1/3 cups mixed salad greens
2 medium apples, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
LEMON HONEY SALAD DRESSING:
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2-1/2 teaspoons honey
3/4 teaspoon fat-free reduced-sugar vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
Dash salt
Dash white pepper
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, apple and feta cheese. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the salad dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts :

GREEN APPLE SALAD WITH BLUEBERRIES, FETA, AND WALNUTS

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This salad is easy, delicious, and always a hit!

Provided by DezCez

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups mixed salad greens such as leaf lettuce, endive, and radicchio
1 large Granny Smith, cut into small cubes
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup blueberries
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Layer salad greens, Granny smith apple, walnuts, feta cheese, cranberries, and green onions in a large bowl.
Combine vegetable oil, blueberries, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt in a food processor or blender; pulse into a smooth dressing.
Pour dressing over salad; toss to combine. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 371.9 mg, Sugar 18.8 g