Simmered Bitter Herbs and Charoset Salad

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A fresh Passover salad combining the traditional bitter herbs with sweet, spiced charoset, balanced with crisp apples and walnuts. This Mediterranean-inspired Passover recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs romaine lettuce hearts, horseradish root, endive leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to create a spiced vinaigrette.
  2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 2 chopped romaine lettuce hearts, 6 chopped endive leaves, 2 tbsp grated horseradish root, 2 peeled and diced apples, and 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts.
  3. Step 3: Pour the spiced vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated and the apples and herbs glisten with dressing.
  4. Step 4: Serve immediately as a refreshing vegetable and fruit salad that balances bitterness, sweetness, and crunch for a Passover side dish.

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