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

Hearts of Romaine Salad with Apple, Red Onion, and Cider Vinaigrette
Hearts of Romaine Salad with Apple, Red Onion, and Cider Vinaigrette
For an especially elegant presentation, this salad can be arranged on individual plates instead of one large platter. When trimming the base of the romaine hearts, be sure to leave a small part of each base attached to hold the leaves together.
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  • Served Person: Makes 10 servings
Salad Onion No-Cook Apple Fall Lettuce Bon Appétit
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • Carbohydrate 12 g(4%)
  • Fat 34 g(52%)
  • Fiber 4 g(18%)
  • Protein 2 g(5%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(12%)
  • Sodium 418 mg(17%)
  • Calories 351

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

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