Going Green Leaf Salad Recipe

Name: Going Green Leaf Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large bunch leafy green lettuce (about 8 ounces); 1 honey crisp apple, chopped into bite-size pieces; 1/2 cup roasted and salted pistachio pieces; 1/2 cup dried cherries; Buttermilk Jam Jar Dressing Two Ways, recipe follows; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 1 clove garlic, finely minced; Dash hot sauce; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 large bunch leafy green lettuce (about 8 ounces)
1 honey crisp apple, chopped into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup roasted and salted pistachio pieces
1/2 cup dried cherries
Buttermilk Jam Jar Dressing Two Ways, recipe follows
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 clove garlic, finely minced
Dash hot sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Wash well and dry the lettuce.
2
Using your hands, tear the lettuce and add to a large bowl along with the apples, nuts and dried cherries.
3
Drizzle in about 1/2 cup Buttermilk Jam Jar Dressing, or more if you like.
4
Toss well with tongs.
5
Add the buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, chives, garlic, hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste to a 2 cup mason jar.
6
Cover with the lid and shake until well combined.
7
Take Two: To make this dressing blue cheese, crumble in 1/2cup of crumbled blue and mash with a fork.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large bunch leafy green lettuce (about 8 ounces), 1 honey crisp apple, chopped into bite-size pieces, 1/2 cup roasted and salted pistachio pieces, 1/2 cup dried cherries, and more.

Yes, Going Green Leaf Salad 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.

Going Green Leaf Salad

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