Mixed Greens & Piñata Apple Salad W/Cotija for 1 |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Grown in Washington state, Piñata's heirloom parentage (it's a cross between Golden Delicious, and the heirlooms Cox's Orange Pippin, and the Duchess of Oldenburg varieties) gives the apple a unique flavor. Piñata apples are crisp and juicy with all the classic apple flavors that you love, and a unique tropical finish. I discovered this new variety (new to me) during the Holidays and couldn't wait to try them in a recipe! Here's one I found on . Growing season for the 'Piñata' apple is December through April here in the PNW. I don't remember where I found the cilantro-lime vinaigrette recipe...somewhere on the net. The vinaigrette recipe will yield more than is necessary for the salad and probably enough for three or four servings. Ingredients:
2 cups mixed spring greens (or other mixed greens' mix of your choice) |
1 tablespoon cotija cheese (the cotija is my change) or 1 tablespoon feta, crumbled (the cotija is my change) |
1/4 cup pinata apple (sliced) |
1 tablespoon small diced red onion |
1 -2 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted |
cilantro, to garnish (optional) |
1/2 cup chopped cilantro |
1/4 cup olive oil (instead of canola oil) |
1 -2 tablespoon fresh lime juice |
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar |
salt and pepper |
1 small garlic clove, finely minced |
1/2 teaspoon oregano |
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract (i added this ingredient) |
Directions:
1. Salad: Place mixed spring and spinach salad mix in a bowl, garnish with crumbled cotija (or feta cheese) and the diced red onions.
2. Add Pinata apple slices, and drizzle with the vinaigrette.
3. Vinaigrette: Combine ingredients in a small non-reactive bowl and whisk. Best prepared 1 hour in advance.
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