Green Leaf Lettuce with Chorizo and Apples
Elevate your salad game with this Green Leaf Lettuce with Chorizo and Apples recipe—a delightful fusion of crisp, earthy greens, smoky chorizo, and sweet-tart apples. This quick and easy dish pairs fresh green leaf lettuce with thinly sliced Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, complemented by the bold flavors of crispy, pan-seared chorizo and a zesty lemon-honey dressing. Thinly sliced red onions add a punch of sharpness, while optional toasted walnuts provide a nutty crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vibrant salad is a perfect balance of savory, sweet, tangy, and lightly spicy, making it an irresistible choice for lunch, a light dinner, or an elegant side dish. Try it today for a burst of flavor in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 1 head green leaf lettuce
- 6 ounces chorizo sausage
- 1 large apple (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 0.5 red onion
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup toasted walnuts (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Wash and pat dry the green leaf lettuce. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Slice the chorizo sausage into thin rounds. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chorizo for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy. Remove the chorizo from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 3
Core and thinly slice the apple. You can leave the skin on for added texture and color. Add the apple slices to the salad bowl.
Step 4
Thinly slice half of a red onion and add it to the salad bowl along with the apple and lettuce.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 6
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Step 7
Top the salad with the crispy chorizo and optional toasted walnuts for added crunch.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy this perfectly balanced salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (899.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1523.5 |
| Total Fat 122.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 151.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3723.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 63.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 40.1g | |
| Protein 53.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 183.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1134.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories