Fall Greens and Apple Salad Recipe

A big, colorful salad is a welcome sight at Thanksgiving. The rich cheese and ginger-apple cider dressing unites the fruit with the greens.

This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “From Pumpkin Soup to Butternut Squash Lasagna, These Are the Recipes to Make in October.”

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon finely shredded fresh ginger

2 teaspoons honey

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup canola oil

10 ounce kale, torn into bite-size pieces (about 2 qts.)

1 qt. butter lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces, loosely packed (1 head)

1 qt. hearts of romaine, torn into bite-size pieces, loosely packed (1 head)

1 large Fuji apple, cut into thin wedges

2 ounces sharp white cheddar, shaved into 2- to 3-in. pieces (use a vegetable peeler)

Step 1

Make dressing: Combine apple cider vinegar, ginger, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake until honey dissolves and ingredients are well combined. Add oil and shake vigorously to mix well.

Step 2

In a bowl, toss kale with 3 tbsp. vinaigrette until leaves are coated evenly. Cover and leave at room temperature, at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.

Step 3

Just before serving, add butter lettuce, romaine, and apple slices and toss gently. Scatter with shaved cheese.

Step 4

Make ahead: Dressing, up to 2 weeks ahead, chilled; other ingredients can be prepped several hours ahead and chilled separately (toss apples or pears with a little lemon juice to prevent browning).

Step 5

VARIATIONS

Step 6

Fall Greens and Pear Salad: Replace the apples with 2 large or 3 small sliced and cored pears, the kale with radicchio, and the cheddar cheese with 6 oz. crumbled fresh goat cheese.

Step 7

Fall Greens and Orange Salad: Replace apples with segments from 3 large oranges and sub in arugula for the kale. Replace cheddar with 1 cup shaved pecorino or parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories139

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g15%

Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 192mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 8.8g4%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Protein 2.8g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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