Tossed Salad with Apple Cider Dressing

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
51%
Tossed Salad with Apple Cider Dressing
15 min.
6
50kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and healthy addition to your meal? This Tossed Salad with Apple Cider Dressing is the perfect choice! Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful treat for your taste buds. With a health score of 51, it’s a guilt-free option that fits seamlessly into a vegetarian and gluten-free diet.

In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this delicious side dish that serves six, making it ideal for family gatherings or casual get-togethers. The combination of crisp romaine, fresh spinach, and crunchy vegetables like zucchini, radishes, and bell peppers creates a satisfying texture that will leave you feeling nourished and energized.

The star of this recipe is the homemade apple cider dressing, which combines the natural sweetness of apple juice concentrate with the tanginess of cider vinegar and Dijon mustard. This dressing not only enhances the salad's flavor but also adds a creamy touch with reduced-fat sour cream, making it a delightful complement to the fresh ingredients.

Whether you’re looking for a light starter, a tasty snack, or a vibrant antipasti, this Tossed Salad with Apple Cider Dressing is sure to impress. Enjoy it as a standalone dish or pair it with your favorite main course for a well-rounded meal. Dive into this healthy, delicious salad and savor every bite!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup orange juice concentrate frozen thawed ()
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • tablespoons apples shredded finely
  • tablespoons cream sour reduced-fat
  • tablespoons water 
  • tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • cups the of 1 cos lettuce 
  • cups pkt spinach fresh
  • cup lettuce 
  • cup zucchini shredded
  • 0.5 cup mushrooms fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup radishes chopped
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper red chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In large bowl, mix all dressing ingredients with wire whisk or fork until well blended.
  2. Add salad ingredients; toss.

Nutrition Facts

Calories50kcal
Protein15.39%
Fat17.4%
Carbs67.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51.83
Glycemic Load
0.66
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
13.102608510981%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.08mg
Pelargonidin
6.1mg
Catechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.37mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Apigenin
30.04mg
Luteolin
0.3mg
Isorhamnetin
2.21mg
Kaempferol
0.75mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
1.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:49.55kcal
2.48%
Fat:1.04g
1.6%
Saturated Fat:0.47g
2.92%
Carbohydrates:9.03g
3.01%
Net Carbohydrates:7.1g
2.58%
Sugar:5.99g
6.65%
Cholesterol:2.1mg
0.7%
Sodium:150.57mg
6.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.07g
4.14%
Vitamin K:78.23µg
74.5%
Vitamin A:2875.4IU
57.51%
Vitamin C:43.25mg
52.42%
Folate:69.94µg
17.48%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.56%
Potassium:357.81mg
10.22%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.54%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.15%
Fiber:1.93g
7.71%
Magnesium:27.08mg
6.77%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.97%
Iron:0.93mg
5.14%
Phosphorus:49.99mg
5%
Calcium:47.31mg
4.73%
Vitamin B3:0.88mg
4.41%
Copper:0.09mg
4.27%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.22%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.41%
Selenium:2.21µg
3.16%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.53%