Apple-Pear Salad With Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
45%
Apple-Pear Salad With Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing
10 min.
8
293kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly balances sweetness and crunch? Look no further than our Apple-Pear Salad with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing! This delightful salad is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also comes together in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.

The star ingredients, crisp apples and juicy pears, are thinly sliced to create a beautiful medley of flavors and textures. Tossed with roasted, salted cashews for an added crunch and sweetened dried cranberries for a touch of tartness, this salad is a feast for the senses. The romaine lettuce provides a fresh, crisp base, while the shaved Swiss cheese adds a creamy richness that elevates the dish to new heights.

What truly sets this salad apart is the zesty Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing, which ties all the ingredients together with its bright and tangy flavor. Whether you're serving it as a side dish, antipasti, or a light snack, this salad is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. With only 293 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a nutritious and satisfying meal. Dive into this delicious Apple-Pear Salad and experience a burst of flavor in every bite!

Ingredients

  • large apples thinly sliced
  • large pears thinly sliced
  • servings lemon-poppy seed dressing 
  • cup roasted salted
  • 16 oz romaine lettuce washed
  • 0.5 cup cranberries dried sweetened
  • oz block swiss cheese shaved

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Toss together first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; serve with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories293kcal
Protein14.02%
Fat54.01%
Carbs31.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.59
Glycemic Load
2.42
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
21.264782760454%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.08mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.44mg
Epigallocatechin
0.24mg
Epicatechin
3.18mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.18mg
Quercetin
2.95mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:292.96kcal
14.65%
Fat:18.61g
28.63%
Saturated Fat:5.89g
36.8%
Carbohydrates:24.79g
8.26%
Net Carbohydrates:19.37g
7.04%
Sugar:13g
14.45%
Cholesterol:19.77mg
6.59%
Sodium:156.76mg
6.82%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.87g
21.74%
Vitamin A:5137.2IU
102.74%
Vitamin K:66.81µg
63.63%
Manganese:0.88mg
43.88%
Calcium:350.01mg
35%
Phosphorus:308.39mg
30.84%
Copper:0.6mg
29.98%
Folate:101.07µg
25.27%
Magnesium:94.42mg
23.6%
Fiber:5.42g
21.68%
Zinc:2.78mg
18.51%
Iron:2.6mg
14.43%
Selenium:9.92µg
14.17%
Potassium:383.5mg
10.96%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.9%
Vitamin B12:0.64µg
10.7%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.56%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.28%
Vitamin C:4.89mg
5.93%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.08%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.57%
Vitamin B3:0.62mg
3.12%
Source:My Recipes