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apples of my eye salad (sallye)

grandedame avatar
Recipe by
sallye bates
@grandedame
Austin, TX

Refreshing salad for those hot summer nights. Makes a colorful side dish presentation.

yield 6 to 8
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For apples of my eye salad (sallye)

  • SALAD FIXINGS
  • 1 bunch
    romaine or boston lettuce
  • 1 pkg
    baby spinach
  • 3 lg
    red delicious apples (or your choice)
  • 2 lg
    golden delicious apples (or your choice)
  • 2 lg
    granny smith apples (or your choice)
  • 1 lg
    firm ripe mango
  • 1 c
    chopped nuts (your choice)
  • 1 lb
    swiss cheese (or your choice) cut into bite sized pieces
  • DRESSING INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 c
    olive oil
  • 1/4 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/3 c
    wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    poppy seeds

How To Make apples of my eye salad (sallye)

  • 1
    MAKING THE DRESSING: Place oil, sugar, and vinegar in a glass jar with an airtight lid. Place lid on tightly and shake vigorously until well blended Remove lid, add poppy seeds, replace lid and continue shaking gently until poppy seeds are blended into dressing. Place in fridge covered until ready to use. OPTION: You can use store-bought poppy seed dressing if you wish
  • 2
    PREPARING THE SALAD: Tear lettuce leaves into bite sized pieces. Place in large salad bowl Add spinach to lettuce and toss until mixed. Set aside Peel mango and cut into bite size pieces. Set aside Core the apples, but do not peel. Cut into bite size pieces Sprinkle with lemon juice to keep from turning Add apples, cheese, and nuts to lettuce/spinach mixture and toss to blend. Add mango and toss gently.
  • 3
    Pour dressing over the salad and toss with wooden spoons to mix well. Serve immediately
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