Description
Grown in washington state, "piñata's heirloom parentage (it's a cross between golden delicious, and the heirlooms cox's orange pippin, and the duchess of oldenburg varieties) gives the apple a unique flavor. Piñata apples are crisp and juicy with all the classic apple flavors that you love, and a unique tropical finish." i discovered this new variety (new to me) during the holidays and couldn't wait to try them in a recipe! Here's one i found on stemlit.com. Growing season for the 'piñata' apple is december through april here in the pnw. I don't remember where i found the cilantro-lime vinaigrette recipe…somewhere on the net. The vinaigrette recipe will yield more than is necessary for the salad and probably enough for three or four servings.
Ingredients
- Spring Greens
- Cotija Cheese
- Apple
- Red Onion
- Sliced Almonds
- Cilantro
- Olive Oil
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Salt And Pepper
- Garlic Clove
- Oregano
- Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Salad: place mixed spring and spinach salad mix in a bowl, garnish with crumbled cotija and the diced red onions
- Add pinata apple slices, and drizzle with the vinaigrette
- Vinaigrette: combine ingredients in a small non-reactive bowl and whisk
- Best prepared 1 hour in advance