Go Back
–+ servings
green salad in a cream bowl

Church Lady Salad (Winter Fruit Salad)

Published by Kate
This flavorful green salad is quick to make, and impressive enough to take to a gathering!
5 from 3 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 227 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the vinaigrette:

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • ⅔ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon poppyseeds

For the salad:

  • 1 large head lettuce, torn (or 10 oz of bagged/boxed lettuce)
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 large apple, cubed (I used Pink Lady)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese, such as swiss, gouda, or manchego
  • ½ cup dried cranberries

Instructions
 

For the vinaigrette:

  • Combine the vinaigrette ingredients in a 16 oz jar with a tight fitting lid. Screw on the lid and shake until combined.

For the salad:

  • Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl, reserving a few tablespoons of all topping ingredients (pecans, apple, cheese, and cranberries) for the top.
  • Toss half of the vinaigrette with the salad mixture. Add more if desired. Top with the reserved topping ingredients and serve immediately.

Notes

You can substitute one ripe pear (chopped) in place of the apple. You can also substitute walnuts in place of the pecans.
Don't have a shallot? Replace it with 1 tablespoon of chopped yellow onion.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 243mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 3gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 2051IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 1mg
Keyword green salad, poppyseed dressing
Did You Make This Recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment below!