Michigan Apple Salad Bundles
Savor Michigan’s best in Apple Salad Bundles with crisp local apples paired with fresh ingredients for a delightful burst of flavors in every bite.
Recommended Apple Variety:
Gala
Ingredients:
- 2 medium unpeeled cored Gala apples or Michigan Apple variety of your choice, 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 of Boston lettuce
- 2 cups of reduced-calorie Caesar dressing
Serving Size:
- Makes 8 Servings (2 “bundles” each)
Nutrition:
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
Directions:
- 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 the sides inward, then fold the top and bottom of the lettuce over filling.
- Secure each with a wooden pick.
- Serve with ¼ cup Caesar dressing for dipping.
Tip:
- Use 7-inch pieces of chives to secure Bundles for a unique look. Blanch chives in boiling water for 10 seconds. Drain, then immerse in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Tie one chive around each bundle; trim ends.
