Romaine and Apple Salad with Oil-Free Sesame Dressing Recipe

Romaine and Apple Salad with Oil-Free Sesame Dressing

Create this delicious dressing without paying for expensive tahini. The power of the Vitamix machine crushes the sesame seeds, releasing the natural oils and helping the flavors complement dishes like our Romaine and Apple Salad.

Total Time16 Minutes 30 Seconds
Yield
DifficultySimple

Dietary Interests

High Fiber, High Protein, Mediterranean, Diabetes Friendly, Gluten-Free

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Submitted by

Vitamix

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 chopped romaine lettuce
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

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 chopped romaine lettuce
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 dressing:Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 40-50 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
3. For the Salad:In 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.

1. For the dressing:Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 40-50 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
3. For the Salad:In 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.

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Yield

48 oz 750 g 64 oz 1000 g

Nutrition

Chef's Note

Treat this dressing as you would a Caesar salad-style dressing. Add a little bit, mix the ingredients, and add more if desired. This dressing chills well, but loses its green color after a few days due its acidity reacting with the greens, so it is best eaten the day it is made.
This homemade, fresh, and nutrient-dense salad gives you a new pop of flavor with each bite.

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