HEARTS OF ROMAINE SALAD WITH APPLE, RED ONION, AND

Hearts of Romaine Salad with Apple, Red Onion, and image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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DRESSING:
1 1/4 c vegetable oil
1/3 c cider vinegar
3 Tbsp frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
2 Tbsp red onion, minced
1 3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp pepper
SALAD:
1 c red onion, thinly sliced
2 gala apples, peeled, cored, 1/4-inch dice
5 hearts of romaine
3/4 c pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

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