Chopped Salad with Apple Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Chopped Salad with Apple Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup apple juice; 1 cinnamon stick; Three 1-inch strips of lemon zest; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 medium shallot, minced; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup grapeseed or vegetable oil; 1 small celery root (1/2 pound), peeled and finely diced; 1 medium seedless cucumber, peeled and diced; 2 large carrots, finely diced; 2 cups red seedless grapes (6 ounces), halved; 4 ounces feta cheese, cut into small dice (1 cup); 5 cups mesclun or other mixed greens (5 ounces); 2 romaine lettuce hearts, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup apple juice
1 cinnamon stick
Three 1-inch strips of lemon zest
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 medium shallot, minced
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup grapeseed or vegetable oil
1 small celery root (1/2 pound), peeled and finely diced
1 medium seedless cucumber, peeled and diced
2 large carrots, finely diced
2 cups red seedless grapes (6 ounces), halved
4 ounces feta cheese, cut into small dice (1 cup)
5 cups mesclun or other mixed greens (5 ounces)
2 romaine lettuce hearts, coarsely chopped

1
In a small saucepan, bring the apple juice to a boil with the cinnamon stick and the lemon zest.
2
Simmer over moderate heat until the liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 5 minutes.
3
Discard the cinnamon stick and lemon zest and pour the liquid into a small bowl; let cool slightly.
4
Add the cider vinegar and shallot and season with salt and pepper.
5
Whisk in the grapeseed oil until emulsified.
6
In a large bowl, toss the celery root, cucumber, carrots, grapes, feta cheese, mesclun and romaine.
7
Whisk the apple vinaigrette again and add to the salad, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
8
Serve right away.

406

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup apple juice, 1 cinnamon stick, Three 1-inch strips of lemon zest, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Chopped Salad with Apple Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Chopped Salad with Apple Vinaigrette

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