Apples and lettuce pair up in this colorful and crunchy salad that you can make ahead for a gathering. The sweet and tangy vinaigrette dressing coats the apple nicely and keeps them from turning brown. -Marlene Muckenhirn, Delano, Minnesota


INGREDIENTS



* 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
* 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
* 4-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* Dash ground nutmeg
* 1 medium red apple, chopped
* 1 medium green apple, chopped
* 6 cups torn green leaf lettuce
* 6 cups torn red leaf lettuce


SERVINGS 12
CATEGORY Low Fat
METHOD Chill
PREP 10 min.
TOTAL 10 min.


DIRECTIONS




In a large salad bowl, whisk the first 10 ingredients until blended. Add apples; toss to coat. Place lettuce over apple mixture (do not toss). Refrigerate; toss just before serving. Yield: 12 servings.

 



NUTRITIONAL INFO




Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 50 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 41 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.