{"id":48369,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T00:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/holiday-lettuce-salad\/"},"modified":"2024-09-17T22:49:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T03:49:33","slug":"holiday-lettuce-salad","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/holiday-lettuce-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"
This holiday salad is a classic example of the \u201cother\u201d kind of seasonal meal. Between bouts of feasting on traditional favorites, it\u2019s nice to have a few healthy weeknight meals<\/a> or light lunches in your repertoire, for a change of pace.<\/p>\n This salad splits the difference. You can treat it as a light lunch or as part of a quick meal, but its flavors and colors are still seasonal enough for the holiday table.<\/p>\n In a salad serving bowl, combine the Romaine lettuce, cubed apples and pears, shredded Swiss cheese and dried cranberries.<\/p>\n In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, canola oil, corn syrup, onion, mustard and salt. Pour the dressing over the romaine mixture, and toss the salad ingredients until they\u2019re well coated. Garnish your salad with the chopped cashews before serving.<\/p>\n Leftover holiday salad wilts quickly once it\u2019s tossed with the dressing, so cover the bowl and rush it from the table to your fridge. Plan to eat it within the next 24 hours, while the Romaine retains some of its texture and pleasing crunch.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve added the dressing you need to serve it almost immediately, and leftovers will last a day at most. If you want to make a big batch to enjoy over a period of days, mix the salad ingredients and keep them in a covered container in your fridge. Toss each portion with a splash of the dressing before you eat it. As long as you check it before serving, and pull out any individual leaves that are becoming wilted, you can stretch its refrigerator life to three to four days.<\/p>\n You can prep the salad ingredients and the dressing separately earlier in the day, then combine them just before you sit down to your meal. You could also do this up to a day ahead of time, as long as you take a moment to check the salad for prematurely wilted or browning lettuce before you serve it.<\/p>\n We have lots of not-boring lettuce recipes<\/a> you can choose from, to help your brain reorient after (or during) all the holiday cooking. It\u2019s certainly a time of year when you\u2019ll appreciate any opportunity to eat something light, between all the holiday feasting. Not a scrap of leftover turkey or stuffing<\/a> in sight!<\/p>\n Well, leaving aside seasonal garnishes (see Variations, above), there are plenty of healthy salad toppings<\/a> you could try, from shredded raw beets to cooked quinoa or even a few slices of avocado. Any of those would turn this salad into a light meal in its own right. For more inspiration, you could also check out other salad ideas using Romaine lettuce<\/a>.<\/p>\n Of course you can. It\u2019s a little more work to use sugar, because you have to dissolve it in the dressing, but extra-fine sugar makes that simpler. Alternatively you could stick with liquid sweeteners like agave syrup, brown rice syrup or honey. Maple syrup adds a nice flavor that complements the fruit. Whichever sweetener you choose, add it a little bit at a time and taste the dressing as you go, so you can stop when you get it right. You could also check our guide to alternative sweeteners<\/a> for some insight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This holiday salad is a light, bright alternative to heavy seasonal side dishes. 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Diabetic Exchanges<\/b>: <\/B>1-1\/2 fat"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.631579,"reviewCount":19,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-09-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Orbs"},"reviewBody":" Delicious! I substituted grapes for cranberries because I can't have cranberries; what a delicious combination! Thank you, Bryan, for sharing this recipe.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-09-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tasha1234"},"reviewBody":"I made this exactly as written. Everyone says it's a keeper. Thank you Bryan for the delicious recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CathyStevenson "},"reviewBody":"I made this for church and everyone loved it! Thank you!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-04-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"I_Fortuna"},"reviewBody":"Leave out the corn syrup and sub Truvia and this salad will be about as diabetic friendly as they come. Mostly these fruits are low in sugar. I add California Mandarin oranges to my salads. People with diabetes know how and what to add and leave out of a recipe. Your body needs some carbs and many carbs such as the ones in this recipe are fiber, an essential carb. Most diabetics can easy alter a recipe for their needs. It is easy to sub any recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-08-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jhill85"},"reviewBody":" I tried this at a dinner party, and the dijon mustard gives it just the right combination of sweet and tangy. I dislike cashews, so I substituted pecans.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SueCeQ"},"reviewBody":"This salad sounded wonderful, but was disappointed when I tasted it. The dressing was less than desirable. I think with a different dressing it would be much better.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"seespotsave"},"reviewBody":"My aunt makes a version of this recipe with only pears. Personally I don't like cashews either but in this salad they're fine! This salad is always gone at the end of dinner. yummo!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"D.Marie"},"reviewBody":"We had 12 for dinner and everyone loved this salad. I doubled the recipe and there were NO LEFTOVERS!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"libbybrat"},"reviewBody":"Really people don't you think you should read the whole recipe! At the top,next to the picture it say Diabetic friendly and at the bottom next nutritionals it has Diabetic Exchanges!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LarryJo"},"reviewBody":"I can't wait to try this!! Oh my goodness it sounds amazing!! Love cashews, but I bet with the apple, candied or glazed walnuts would be scrumptious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"maxandme"},"reviewBody":"I love this recipe, I had to try it out for a Christmas luncheon and it was loved by 10 ladies, and I will make it again for Christmas dinner for my family. It made a big hit. It is a keeper. thank you","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ral220"},"reviewBody":"This will become a go to salad from now on. Whether for a large gathering or just a salad for one. Excellent refreshing and OH SO YUMMY","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"miami girl","givenName":"miami","familyName":"girl"},"reviewBody":"To vrdeboer: The only crime here is YOU can't read. It says Diabetic Exchanges NOT Diabetic Friendly! Learn to read before opening mouth and exposing the sad fact.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"germanycook"},"reviewBody":"Answer for 'bleewkerr':I always prepare the dressing ahead of time, wash\/cut up the lettuce, prepare the add-ins (except the fruit, it will go brown) and then right before serving mix it all together. Otherwise, the lettuce goes soggy. You can even prepare the dressing the night before and keep it in the fridge.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"germanycook"},"reviewBody":"Very yummy salad! The dressing was very light and the add-ins made it special. I only used 1 gala apple, cranberries and pine nuts cuz didn't have the other ingredients. I also used a bit of mayonnaise in the dressing to help the emulsion.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-06-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"awells54"},"reviewBody":"This was an awful salad. No one liked it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"inkle"},"reviewBody":"The carbs is this salad are only 1 carb serving. 15 gms. are a serving the same as an apple or slice of bread. This salad is amazing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"41195","romance_copy_dek":"This holiday salad is a light, bright alternative to heavy seasonal side dishes. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Prepare the salad<\/h3>\n
ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 2: Make the dressing<\/h3>\n
ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Holiday Salad Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Holiday Salad<\/h2>\n
How long will this holiday salad recipe keep?<\/h3>\n
Can I make the salad ahead of time?<\/h3>\n
Holiday Salad Tips<\/h2>\n
ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
I have romaine left over, is there anything special I can do with it?<\/h3>\n
What other toppings can you suggest?<\/h3>\n
Can I switch the corn syrup for a different sweetener?<\/h3>\n
Lettuce Salad Recipe Tips<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
Can I swap in any lettuce substitutes?<\/h3>\r\nIf you're not a fan of romaine lettuce, you can always try a different type of lettuce<\/a> like iceberg or butterhead. If you have leftover lettuce, use it up in any of these non-boring lettuce recipes<\/a>. They'll get you excited about eating lettuce again!\r\n\r\n
What other toppings can you add to this lettuce salad recipe?<\/h3>\r\nBesides the toppings listed, healthy salad toppings<\/a> like thinly shredded beets, cooked quinoa, or avocado would be a welcome addition. Check out our best romaine lettuce salad ideas<\/a> for inspiration.\r\n\r\n
Can you trade the corn syrup for another sweetener?<\/h3>\r\nYes, you can trade in the corn syrup for brown rice syrup, granulated sugar or honey. When substituting sugar, add a little at a time and taste as you go to ensure the dressing reaches your preferred level of sweetness. Be sure to check out this sugar alternatives guide<\/a> for more ideas.","Metadescription":null,"AboutRecipeTitle":null,"AboutRecipe":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"Light with a hint of sweetness, this lettuce salad recipe will make everyone excited to eat their fruits and vegetables. \u2014Bryan Braack, Eldridge, Iowa","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":"Lettuce Salad Recipe with Apples and Cranberries","RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"In a salad bowl, combine the first five ingredients. ","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil, corn syrup, onion, mustard and salt. Pour over romaine mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews.","SequenceNo":2}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Fruit Salad Recipes","ID":94914},{"Name":"Green Salad Recipes","ID":94926},{"Name":"Salads","ID":94286},{"Name":"Vegetarian Recipes","ID":94306},{"Name":"Vegetarian Salad Recipes","ID":95190}],"Cuisine":[],"HealthyEating":[{"Name":"Healthy Eating","ID":0},{"Name":"Healthy Recipes","ID":105204},{"Name":"Healthy Salads","ID":105352},{"Name":"Low Fat Recipes","ID":105180},{"Name":"Low Fat Salad Recipes","ID":105264},{"Name":"Low Sodium Recipes","ID":105188},{"Name":"Low Sodium Salads","ID":105304}],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Cashew Recipes","ID":100777},{"Name":"Citrus Fruits","ID":102001},{"Name":"Cranberry Recipes","ID":100505},{"Name":"Cranberry Salad Recipes","ID":101141},{"Name":"Dried Cranberry Recipes","ID":100509},{"Name":"Nut Recipes","ID":100501},{"Name":"Onions","ID":102029},{"Name":"Salad Greens","ID":102033}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[{"Name":"Publication","ID":0},{"Name":"Country Woman Recipes","ID":107253},{"Name":"Country Woman Salad Recipes","ID":107329},{"Name":"Country Woman Vegetarian Recipes","ID":107349},{"Name":"Healthy Cooking Recipes","ID":107257},{"Name":"Healthy Cooking Salad Recipes","ID":107377},{"Name":"Healthy Cooking Vegetarian Recipes","ID":107397},{"Name":"View All Country Woman Recipes","ID":107353},{"Name":"View All Healthy Cooking Recipes","ID":107401}],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Quick","ID":304350},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Garden Salads","ID":306600},{"Name":"Salads","ID":306571},{"Name":"Health & Wellness","ID":304988},{"Name":"Diabetic","ID":304998},{"Name":"Vegetarian","ID":305031},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Christmas","ID":304423},{"Name":"Events & Gatherings","ID":304515},{"Name":"Holidays","ID":304408},{"Name":"Potluck","ID":304558},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Lettuce","ID":307684},{"Name":"Vegetables","ID":307614},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Lunch","ID":304297},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 cup: 144 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges<\/b>: <\/B>1-1\/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.","NoOfRatings":19,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Holiday-Lettuce-Salad_EXPS_TOHD24_41195_EricKleinberg_5.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Holiday-Lettuce-Salad_EXPS_TOHD24_41195_EricKleinberg_5.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[{"TipType":"Test Kitchen Tips (Q&A)","TipTitle":"","TipText":"
Lettuce Salad Recipe Tips<\/h2>
Can I swap in any lettuce substitutes?<\/h3> If you're not a fan of romaine lettuce, you can always try a different type of lettuce<\/a> like iceberg or butterhead. If you have leftover lettuce, use it up in any of these non-boring lettuce recipes<\/a>. They'll get you excited about eating lettuce again!
What other toppings can you add to this lettuce salad recipe?<\/h3> Besides the toppings listed, healthy salad toppings<\/a> like thinly shredded beets, cooked quinoa, or avocado would be a welcome addition. Check out our best romaine lettuce salad ideas<\/a> for inspiration.
Can you trade the corn syrup for another sweetener?<\/h3> Yes, you can trade in the corn syrup for brown rice syrup, granulated sugar or honey. When substituting sugar, add a little at a time and taste as you go to ensure the dressing reaches your preferred level of sweetness. Be sure to check out this sugar alternatives guide<\/a> for more ideas."}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43222,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312458,"name":"Salads","slug":"salads","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312393,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Don't think you like salads? Think again. Try one of our delicious recipes for potato, pasta, lettuce, rice and a whole bunch of other salad varieties.","parent":310796,"count":4156,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/salads\/"},{"term_id":312496,"name":"Garden Salads","slug":"garden-salads","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312431,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for recipes for garden salads? Taste Recipes has the best garden salads recipes from real cooks like you, featuring reviews, ratings, how-to videos and tips.","parent":312458,"count":1058,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/salads\/garden-salads\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Holiday Lettuce Salad"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n