HEARTS OF ROMAINE SALAD WITH APPLE, RED ONION, AND

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Hearts of Romaine Salad With Apple, Red Onion, and Cider Vinaigrette. 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. From Bon...

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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.

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