Hearts of Romaine Salad with Apple, Red Onion, and

Name: Hearts of Romaine Salad with Apple, Red Onion, and Cider Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil; 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed; 2 tablespoons minced red onion; 1 3/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup thinly sliced red onion; 2 Gala apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 pound); 5 hearts of romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise; 3/4 cup pecans, toasted, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons minced red onion
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 Gala apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 pound)
5 hearts of romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise
3/4 cup pecans, toasted, coarsely chopped

1
Whisk first 8 ingredients in small bowl for dressing.
2
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
3
Refrigerate.
4
Rewhisk before using.)
5
Place sliced onion in medium bowl.
6
Cover with cold water; let stand 30 minutes.
7
Drain well.
8
Place 1/3 cup dressing in another medium bowl.
9
Add apples; toss to coat.
10
Trim off tips of romaine halves, leaving 5-inch lengths.
11
Cut each romaine half lengthwise into 3 wedges.
12
Fan wedges on large platter.
13
Top with red onion slices.
14
Drizzle salad with dressing, then sprinkle with apples and pecans.

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil, 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed, 2 tablespoons minced red onion, and more.

Yes, Hearts of Romaine Salad with Apple, Red Onion, and Cider 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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Hearts of Romaine Salad with Apple, Red Onion, and Cider Vinaigrette

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