Romaine and Apple Salad with Oil-Free Sesame Dressing [Immersion Blender]

Complemented by a chicken, Romaine, and apple salad, using the power of the Vitamix allows you to create delicious dressing without paying for expensive tahini. It crushes the sesame seeds, releasing the natural oils and helping the flavors to excel.

Total Time16 Minutes 30 Seconds
Yield
14 servings
DifficultySimple

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Ingredients

For the Dressing:
½ cup 120 ml cold water
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 lime, peeled
3 Tablespoons 45 ml rice vinegar
2 Tablespoons honey
¾ cup 100 g sesame seeds, toasted
1 fresh parsley leaves
½ 20 g fresh cilantro leaves
½ teaspoon kosher salt, optional
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Salad:
2 400 g romaine lettuce, chopped
4 cups 475 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 medium 200 g apples, cubed
¾ cup 100 g dried cranberries
1 cup 175 g almonds
2 Tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

1. For the DressingPlace ingredients in the Vitamix Immersion Blending Jar or appropriately sized container.
2. Submerge the immersion blender below the surface of the liquid, or as close to the ingredients as possible. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Move the immersion blender around, including up and down, to blend the ingredients for approximately 90 seconds or until desired consistency is achieved. Refrigerate and hold for assembly with salad.
3. For the SaladIn a large bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken, and 3/4 cup of the dressing. Toss thoroughly and top with the apples, cranberries, almonds, and additional sesame seeds.