Salads are one of my favorite go-to items to make for daytime events. It is an inexpensive, simple, and tasty way to feed a crowd. At my sister’s “Apple of my Eye” Sip and See party, sponsored by Opal Apple, I needed easy to make items that didn’t involve a lot of cooking. I was in an unfamiliar kitchen, so I took the super simple route and got nearly everything pre-made. This salad in particular is an easy meal to serve.
I created this salad with the crisp semi-sweet, semi-sour taste of Opal Apples in mind. Bonus, I didn’t have to worry about the apples browning as the salad sat and waited to be eaten. The non-GMO apples actually retain their bright yellow color when cut.
Grilled Chicken Salad & Opal Apple Salad
Serves approximately 6 meal-sized salads or 12 side portions. All items were bought with ease of use in mind. This salad can also be made completely from scratch and will be equally (if not more) delicious.
Ingredients:
- 2 Bags of pre-cut and pre-washed Romaine Lettuce
- 2 packages of pre-cooked Grilled, Sliced Chicken
- 1 large Opal Apple thinly sliced and diced into large chunks
- 1 1/2 cups shaved Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 3/4 cup Dried Cranberries (Dried Cherries would be equally as delicious!)
- 3/4 cup house-made Apple Cider Vinaigrette (see below)
Directions:
- Heat pre-cooked chicken in microwave
- In large bowl, toss lettuce, chicken, opal apple, dried cranberries, and Apple Cider Vinaigrette
- Top with Parmesan cheese & Sliced Almonds
- Eat!
Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together and combine well. Add salt & pepper to taste! Seriously tasty, and simple!
This post was sponsored by Opal Apples. The thoughts in this post are my own. More information about Opal Apples: Opal is a bright yellow apple that is like none other with its beautiful appearance, distinctively crunchy texture, floral aroma and a sweet, tangy flavor. But one of the most incredible, and natural features of this non-GMO apple is that it does not brown after cutting so it stays crisp and fresh in your salads and your kids’ lunchboxes.
