Best Zesty Apple Salad Recipes

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DELICIOUS APPLE SALAD



Delicious Apple Salad image

This yummy fruit salad was a favorite of my great-grandmother's. My family always enjoys it, and I'm happy knowing it's good for them, too. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups cubed apples (1/2 inch)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup miniature marshmallows
2/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add celery and marshmallows. Stir in mayonnaise., Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Stir in pecans before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED APPLE SALAD WITH SPICY MAPLE-CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Roasted Apple Salad with Spicy Maple-Cider Vinaigrette image

We bought loads of apples and needed to use them. To help the flavors come alive, I roasted the apples and tossed them with a sweet dressing. -Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 medium Fuji, Gala or other firm apples, quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
4 pitted dates, quartered
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place apples in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Roast 20-30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and dates. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat., Divide mixture among 8 plates. Top with goat cheese and roasted apples; sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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