Brighten up your salad game with this tangy and refreshing recipe for Fresh Apple and Parsley Dressing with Greens. Featuring the crisp, tart flavor of Granny Smith apple blended with fresh parsley, olive oil, and a hint of honey, this vibrant dressing is a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Complemented by Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar, it pairs beautifully with a bed of tender spring mix greens for a light yet flavor-packed dish. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy salad is a delightful option for a quick lunch, an elegant appetizer, or a side dish at your next gathering. Packed with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor, it's a must-try for seasonal eating and lovers of homemade salad dressings.
Wash and core the Granny Smith apple. Cut it into chunks and set aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine the apple chunks, parsley leaves, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary.
In a large salad bowl, add the spring mix greens.
Drizzle the freshly made apple and parsley dressing over the greens.
Toss the salad gently to evenly coat the greens with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, tangy, and refreshing salad.
Calories |
739 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 59.7 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1454 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.9 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.2 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 499 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 2299 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.