Shake and Serve Apple Walnut Salad w/Balsamic Vinigrette

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  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
1 bag of Dole Romaine salad - 7.5 cups total1 large granny smith apple1/2 cup craisins1/2 cup walnuts3 oz. Feta CheeseVinegrette: 1 TBS balsamic vinegar1 clove of garlic - minced1 tsp dijon musard2 -3 TBS extra virin olive oil1/2 - 1 tsp saltfresh ground black pepper to test
Directions
Assemble the salad:

In a gallon sized ziplock bag or medium bowl, add the romaine salad, a chopped granny smith apple, craisins, walnuts and feta cheese.

Make the vinegrette:

In a small bowl, add the balsamic vinegar, garlic clove, dijon mustard, stir, slowly mix in the olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.

I just add the dressing to the bag and shake, then serve.

Note: fresh strawberries also go nicely in this salad.


Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NOBADDAYS.

Servings Per Recipe: 5
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 276.9
  • Total Fat: 19.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 15.1 mg
  • Sodium: 690.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
  • Protein: 5.4 g

Member Reviews
  • SRIVERS1
    Loved this . It as so good. It was really easy to make. - 8/18/20
  • NASFKAB
    Lovely idea - 12/24/18
  • LS9383
    Can wait to try it! sound good - 11/30/11
  • AIMEEM77
    Excellent so flavorful and east to make! - 10/22/10
  • SUZAN3
    Had for dinner tonight. It is easy to make and tastes great, a very good way to use surplus apples. - 10/18/10
  • MICHELLELR
    Love this receipe! I love apples in my salad and balsamic is my favorite! - 10/6/10
  • IM2SLACK
    This was great! I'm just not sure what the serving size is? - 8/27/10
  • CANADIANBUG
    Yummy! next time I am giong to increase the mustard for a little more bite! - 11/15/07
  • NLAW81
    I made this yesterday and it was delicious! I forgot the craisins, but I am making it again today wit them in. I don't usually like salad, but this one is great. - 9/3/07
  • CD1090778
    Soooo good. I took it to work for my lunch and my boss inquired as to what was in it! - 6/28/07
  • OANDEMOM
    I have made this the last 2 weeks, it is my new favorite! - 6/28/07
  • LRP51M37
    This was excellent! I made it for a few of my friends for dinner, and they loved it! I substituted shredded parm for the feta and left out the craisins (by accident) and it was still very good. I think this is one salad I may continue to make! - 6/6/07
  • PATEWAGIN
    Oh my! Soooo yummy! This is now our favorite salad! And perfectly healthy, too! I used "spring mix" greens and it was terrific! - 5/30/07