Spiralized Apple Salad with Citrus Dressing
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 394kcal
Healthy spiralized apple salad made in only 15 minutes! A refreshing salad topped with oranges, pecans, cheddar cheese, cranberries, sunflower and chia seeds.
Ingredients
Citrus Dressing
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice, plus 1 teaspoon zest
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) orange juice, plus 1 teaspoon zest
- 2 teaspoons (15 ml) honey, or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 tablespoons (90 ml) olive oil
Apple Salad
- 1 large red apple, Honeycrisp or Fuji
- 1 large granny smith apple
- 1 large orange, cut into segments
- 2 ounces (60 g) sharp white cheddar cheese, cut into ¼" cubes
- ⅓ cup (39 g) pecans
- ¼ cup (29 g) dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (8 g) sunflower seeds
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) chia seeds, optional
Instructions
- Make the Dressing - In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice an zest, orange juice and zest, honey, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until a lightly thickened dressing is formed. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
- Cut the Apples - Spiralize all of the apples. I used the "D" setting on my Inspiralizer (or noodles) and it yielded about 6 cups total of spiralized apples.
- Assemble the Salad - Add the cut apple to a large serving bowl. Top with orange segments, cheese, pecans, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and chia seeds (if using).
- To Serve - Whisk the dressing right before adding to the salad. Drizzle citrus dressing on top of the apple salad.
Notes
- Storing: The dressing can be made 1 day in advance. Whisk before using. It's best to serve the apples the same day for the best texture.
- Working with Apples: If not serving the apples right away, submerge the cut pieces in a bowl filled with cold water and a paper towel on top. Refrigerate and use within a few hours. Drain well.
Nutrition
Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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