Cherry and Apple Salad with Zinfandel Vinaigrette

no cooking required and 5 minute prep

Prep & Cook Time: 5-10 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Pecans), Milk

  • Under %{max_calories} calories
    Under 35g carbs
    Vegetarian
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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 1 Granny Smith Apple
  • 5 oz. Baby Spinach
  • 2 fl. oz. Zinfandel Vinaigrette
  • 1 oz. Dried Cherries
  • Info
    1 oz. Shaved Parmesan
  • Info
    ½ oz. Pecans
  • ½ fl. oz. Garlic Oil

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    330
  • Carbohydrates
    34g
  • Net Carbs
    29g
  • Fat
    19g
  • Protein
    8g
  • Sodium
    800mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using roasted chicken breast, remove from packaging and microwave until warm, 1-2 minutes. Add to salad and combine.

  • If using chicken breasts, pat dry, and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side. Add to salad as desired.

  • If using salmon fillets, pat dry and season flesh side with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add salmon, skin side up, to hot pan and sear until golden brown and salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes per side. Add to salad as desired.

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    Make the Salad

    Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Quarter apple and remove core. Cut into 1/2" slices. Combine garlic oil and vinaigrette in a mixing bowl. Toss spinach, cherries, and apple slices with garlic oil-vinaigrette. Garnish with Parmesan and pecans. Bon appétit!

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