Romaine and Spinach Salad with Cider House Dressing Recipe

ingredients

1 cup apple cider
1/3 cup walnut pieces
2 teaspoons sugar
5 cups torn romaine lettuce
4 cups torn spinach
1 small Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced
1 small Red Delicious apple, cored and sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt

directions

Boil apple cider, uncovered, in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, 13 to 14 minutes or until cider is reduced to 3 to 4 tablespoons. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

Combine walnuts and sugar in a small skillet. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and coats walnuts. Remove from heat and cool completely.

Combine romaine and spinach in large salad bowl. Toss apple slices in lemon juice; drain and add to greens. Sprinkle with cranberries.

Whisk together cooled apple cider syrup, vinegar, olive oil and salt; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts.

nutrition data

132 calories, 5 grams fat, 19 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in sodium.

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