Friday, January 7, 2011

Apple Citrus Salad

When we were at Disney World, we went to an Italian Restaurant in Epcot. It was in the Italy Pavillion located inside the World Showcase, called "Via Napoli." It was supposed to have AMAZING pizza. I have to say the pizza was good, but no where near AMAZING. However, my son ordered a salad, and in my opinion, it was AMAZING! It was fresh spring greens, apples, and a dressing that was to die for. It was so light and refreshing. It had everything you could want flavor wise, it was sweet but a little salty, slightly bitter, and full of flavor. I loved it. I came home and tried to re-create it. This is what I came up with. It's definitely not exactly the same, but it's close.

Apple Citrus Salad
Citrus Viniagrette:
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup fresh grapefruit juice
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp honey
1 clove garlic
salt and papper

Salad:
1 bag spring mix salad
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup SUPER thinly sliced apples
Toasted Almonds

1. Mix together all the juices.

2. Put garlic through garlic press and add to juice.

3. Add in oil and honey.

4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Toss together lettuce, cucumber, celery, and apples.

6.
Toss gently with enough dressing to taste.

7.
Sprinkle with almonds.

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