Apple-Walnut Salad With Fat Free Balsamic Raisin Dressing
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 18
- Serves:
-
2-4
ingredients
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Dressing
- 1⁄2 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1⁄2 cup water (may sub apple juice for a sweeter dressing)
- 1⁄4 cup golden raisin (see note below)
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons meyer lemon juice or 1 tablespoon regular lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon spicy mustard (optional for heat and creaminess)
- salt
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Salad
- 2 1⁄2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped (about 1 romaine heart)
- 1 cup Baby Spinach
- 1⁄4 cup mixed sprouts or 1/4 cup broccoli, slaw
- 2 tablespoons fat-free balsamic-raisin vinaigrette (or more to taste)
- 1 small apple, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 1⁄4 jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded and finely diced (optional)
directions
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Make dressing:
- Place water and raisins in your blender (or food processor) and let them soak for about 15 minutes until soft.
- Add remaining dressing ingredients and process on high speed until liquified. Pour into a storage container and refrigerate until thickened slightly.
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Make salad:
- Combine the lettuce, spinach, and sprouts or broccoli slaw in a large salad bowl and toss well with balsamic dressing.
- Top with the remaining ingredients and drizzle with a little more dressing, if desired.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
januarybride
Saint Louis, Missouri