Crunchy Green Salad Surprise
Super fun and crunchy, even green food phobic kids will try this exciting salad!
Prep Time: 0:20
Total Time: 0:20
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
For the dressing:
1/8 cup mayonnaise
1/8 cup maple syrup (Maple Valley)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon ume plum vinegar (Eden Foods)
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
For the salad:
8 cups mixed greens (lightly packed)
2 small apples (peeled and julienned)
1/3 cup cherries (dried)
1/3 cup walnuts (chopped)
1/3 cup Organic Valley Baby Swiss
Instructions:
For the dressing:
Whisk mayonnaise, maple syrup, and vinegar in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil until mixture thickens slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewhisk before using.)
For the salad:
Toss greens, apples, cherries, 1/4 cup grated Organic Valley Baby Swiss Cheese and 1/4 cup walnuts in large bowl to combine. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad equally among plates. Sprinkle with remaining grated swiss and walnuts. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions:
This salad is very satiating as it's super crunchy and contains fruit, greens, cheese and nuts. It's practically a meal in itself, and when the kids are tired of the same 'ol sandwiches, throw them a crunchy green salad surprise curveball!
Great with a light soup, Stonyfield Yogurt, or pretzels and dip!
Note:
Kids in the Kitchen:
Whisking is an exciting kitchen task that most 3-6 year olds love to do! The little ones can also wash the greens, measure the cherries (look out for the "nibble fairies"), and count the walnuts. Bigger kids can cut the apples (add lemon juice to reduce oxidation), and the Organic Valley Baby Swiss ("nibble fairies" may visit the cheese as well).
Nutrition Info:
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 275 Calories; 19g Fat (57.8% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 2mg Cholesterol; 68mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1 Fruit; 3 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
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