Apple Orchard Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing
Taste the freshness of the orchard with our Apple Orchard Salad drizzled with a tangy Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing for a refreshing burst of flavor.
Recommended Apple Variety:
Gala
Ingredients – Apple Orchard Salad:
- 4 cups Chicken breast, diced
- 8 cups spring greens
- 4 fresh Michigan Gala apples, thin sliced
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup glazed walnuts
- 1 cup apple cider vinaigrette dressing
Ingredients – Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing:
- 2 cups fresh apple cider
- ½ teaspoons cracked black pepper
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Sprinkle of ground clove to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 and ¼ cup vegetable oil
Ingredients – Glazed Walnuts:
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Serving Size – Apple Orchard Salad:
- 6-8 portions
Serving Size – Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing:
- 8 servings at 2 1/2 Cups
- Will refrigerate up to one week
Directions – Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing:
- Toss salad greens and apple cider vinaigrette together in bowl. Arrange diced chicken on top of greens.
- Sprinkle cheese to cover. Arrange apple slices in circular rows to cover (hint: apple will oxidize, these should be placed just before serving. You may want to drop in lemon juice and water to prevent browning.)
- Sprinkle glazed walnuts to finish.
Directions – Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing:
- Mix together all ingredients (except oil) until sugar is dissolved.
- Add oil and mix before serving.
Directions – Glazed Walnuts:
- Melt butter in a sauté pan over medium heat. Sauté walnuts until slightly toasted.
- Sprinkle with sugar and toss over heat one minute.
