Illinois Harvest of the Month

Bountiful Harvest Salad w/ Fresh Apple Vinaigrette

BOUNTIFUL HARVEST SALAD W/ FRESH APPLE VINAIGRETTE

A light salad bursting with flavor from a tasty homemade apple vinaigrette!
This is a summer and autumn school food service recipe for Apples, Lettuce, Honey, and Cranberries.
Cooking and prep level: Basic.
  • Prep Time1 hr 20 min
  • Total Time1 hr 20 min
  • Yield100
  • Serving Size2/3 cup (3.77 oz)
  • Energy142 cal
  • Course
    • Salad
    • Lunch
  • USDA Meal Components
    • ½ c dark green vegetable (credits as ¼ c)
    • ½ c fruit
  • Diet
    • Vegetarian

Ingredients

Fresh Apple Vinaigrette

  • 10 oz Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 33¾ oz Apples, fresh, Gala 125-138 ct, cored peeled & chopped
  • 1 cup Honey, local pure
  • 2 cups Oil, olive or canola
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Pepper, black

Salad

  • 3 lbs 2 oz Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 4 lbs 7 oz Red Leaf lettuce, torn into smaller pieces
  • 6 lbs 8 oz Apples, fresh Gala, cored and chopped ½ inch- skin on
  • ½ cup Lemon Juice, fresh
  • 3 lbs 10 oz Cranberries, dried sweetened
  • 8 oz Cheddar, USDA reduced fat, shredded

Method

1

For the dressing: combine vinegar, apple pieces, and honey in a blender or food processor and blend to mix. After apples have pureed, slowly add oil in a slow stream while blending to incorporate.

2

Add salt and pepper. Taste for seasonings, adjusting if too tart or too sweet.

3

CCP: Store at a minimum of 41* F until ready to use.

4

After chopping apples, toss the apples with the lemon juice to coat. Set aside.

5

Combine the lettuces, tossing to mix, in a large tub.

6

Toss lettuces with dressing to coat. Layer evenly in 4 hotel pans.

7

Add each ingredient to the pans: chopped apples, cranberries and cheddar. Be sure to place equal amounts in each hotel pan.

8

CCP: Hold at a minimum of 41 F through service.

This recipe is a celebration of a school favorite- the apple! Fresh apple cider vinaigrette adds a vibrant note to mixed greens, and the dried cranberries add a sweet finish to this tasty salad!

Need to find Illinois apples? Look here: orangepippin.com/illinois

  • Nutrition Facts

  • 100 servings per container
  • Serving Size2/3 cup (3.77 oz)
  • Amount per serving
  • Calories142
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat5.5 g7.05%
  • Saturated Fat1.2 g6%
  • Trans Fat0 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat0 g
  • Cholesterol2.5 mg0.83%
  • Sodium51.5 mg2.24%
  • Total Carbohydrate23.9 g8.69%
  • Dietary Fiber2.4 g8.57%
  • Total Sugars18.5 g
  • Protein1.8 g3.6%
  • * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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