Winter Chopped Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Prep:45min

The chopped salad has become a popular presentation with countless componentss and flavoring. This is a great personal and individual salad, as the ingredients can be adjusted to the season and individual preference. The “chopped” part is essential: 1/4 to 1/2—inch sized pieces of all the ingredients will allow for the dressing to surround all the elements and flavor everything evenly; and, when the salad is eaten, all the ingredients and flavors are enjoyed together. All the ingredients can be cut ahead and chilled until service. Dress lighthly and season with salt and pepper just prior to service to avoid the salad getting too soft.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:30:34 GMT

Ingredients

6 servings

For the Salad

1 headromaine lettuce

leaves rinsed, dried and chopped

2 cupsWild arugula

chopped

2 cupskale

chopped, Lacinato, or Dinosaur

1.2 headradicchio

chopped

0.5red onion

small, cut into a 1 /4-inch dice

2 ribscelery

cut into 1 /2—inch dice

0.5English cucumber

unpeeled, seeded and cut into 1 /2—inch dice

1Granny Smith apple

cut into 1 /2—inch dice

1Crimson Pear

cut into 1 /2-inch dice

1Fuyu persimmon

cut into 1 /2-inch dice

½ cuptoasted pumpkin seeds

½ cupcrumbled goat cheese

For the Vinaigrette (Makes about 3/4 cups)

¼ cupapple cider vinegar

1 tablespoondijon mustard

½ cupextra-virgin olive oil

kosher salt

black pepper

freshly milled, to taste

Instructions

Step 1

Combine all the salad components in a large bowl and set aside.

radicchio1.2 head

Step 2

For the Vinaigrette: Combine all the ingredients in a plastic container with a light-fitting lid. Shake the dressing vigorously until well combine. Taste and adjust seasoning.

apple cider vinegar¼ cup

dijon mustard1 tablespoon

extra-virgin olive oil½ cup

kosher salt

black pepper

Step 3

To finish the salad: Shake the Vinaigrette to combine. Ladle 2 large spoonfuls of the dressing on the salad and toss until coated. Taste, adjust seasoning or add more Vinaigrette. Careful not to over-dress.

kosher salt