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Apple Salad Bundles

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium unpeeled cored Gala apples, chopped
  • ¾ cup (3 ounces) shredded aged provolone cheese
  • 1/3 cup cooked drained crumbled bacon
  • 1/3 cup toasted chopped almonds
  • 3 tbsp. diced green onions
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • ½ cup reduced fat mayonnaise
  • 16 medium to large leaves Boston lettuce
  • 2 cups reduced calorie caesar dressing

Nutrition Facts:

(2 “bundles” and 1/4 cup Caesar dressing per serving):

  • Calories 25
  • Total Fat 12g
  • Sat. Fat. 3g
  • Trans. Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 19mg
  • Sodium 1150mg
  • Total Carbohydrates 31g
  • Dietary Fiber 2g
  • Total Sugars 12g
  • Protein 7g

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients except lettuce leaves and Caesar dressing. Refrigerate until ready to use.

For each serving, place ¼ cup apple mixture on each of 2 lettuce leaves. Fold sides inward, then fold top and bottom of lettuce over filling. Secure each with a wooden pick*. Serve with ¼ cup Caesar dressing for dipping.

Makes 8 Servings (2 “bundles” each)

***NOTE: Use 7-inch pieces of chives to secure Bundles for a unique look. Blanch chives in boiling water 10 seconds. Drain, then immerse in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Tie one chive around each bundle; trim ends.

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