Apple-Cranberry Salad With Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette

Name: Apple-Cranberry Salad With Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 granny smith apples, halved, cored, and cut into 3/4-inch chunks; 1 medium lemon (zested to yield 1/2 teaspoon zest, juiced to yield 2 tablespoons juice); 3 tablespoons canola oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste; 1 large celery rib, sliced thin crosswise; 3 tablespoons dried cranberries (Craisins); 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped coarsely; 1 head boston lettuce, leaves separated, rinsed, and dried

Submitted by Bev I Am

"This delicious salad comes from Cook's Illustrated Magazine. This colorful salad makes a beautiful addition to any holiday table. Raisins make a suitable substitute for the dried cranberries."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 granny smith apples, halved, cored, and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1 medium lemon (zested to yield 1/2 teaspoon zest, juiced to yield 2 tablespoons juice)
3 tablespoons canola oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons heavy cream
salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 large celery rib, sliced thin crosswise
3 tablespoons dried cranberries (Craisins)
¹⁄₄ cup toasted walnuts, chopped coarsely
1 head boston lettuce, leaves separated, rinsed, and dried

directions

Toss apples in 1 tablespoon lemon juice in medium bowl; set aside.
In small bowl, add remaining tablespoon lemon juice and zest; whisk in oil, then cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Add celery, cranberries, and walnuts to apples. Drizzle dressing over fruit mixture; toss to coat.
Place a large leaf or two of lettuce onto each plate.
Spoon portion of salad onto each bed of lettuce and serve immediately.

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Reviews

Waldorf-type salads are a favorite of mine, so I knew I would like this one. The Craisins were an interesting addition, and while I think I'd like it just as well without them, they do make a salad that is colorful and would be well suited to a holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas. But oh, the dressing is simply heavenly--it's a great idea to include the lemon zest as well as lemon juice. Thanks for a treat, Bev@

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