Spiralized Apple Salad with Citrus Dressing
This spiralized apple salad with citrus dressing combines crisp apple ribbons, toasted pecans, chia seeds and sharp Cheddar in a bright lemon-olive oil dressing. The Thermomix TM7 weighs, chops and mixes every element with precision, turning a fresh starter or light lunch into a five-minute job. Sweet, tangy and crunchy in every forkful.
About this recipe
Spiralized apple salad with citrus dressing is a fresh, colourful starter that the Thermomix TM7 prepares in minutes, making it a favourite for anyone searching quick apple salad recipes with an all-in-one kitchen machine. Thin ribbons of crisp apple catch the bright lemon and olive oil dressing in every bite, while toasted pecans and chia seeds add a satisfying crunch against cubes of salty Cheddar. This salad works beautifully as a light vegetarian lunch, a festive starter or a healthy side at a summer barbecue. The TM7 handles the fiddly parts for you: it weighs the olive oil, lemon juice and sea salt straight into the bowl, chops the pecans evenly in seconds, and blends the citrus dressing until silky and fully emulsified without any manual whisking. Because everything comes together in one bowl, there is minimal washing up afterwards. Apple season or not, this recipe delivers restaurant-style presentation with almost no effort.
Preparation tips
- Use firm, slightly tart apples such as Granny Smith so the spirals stay crisp and hold their shape once the citrus dressing is added. Toss them with a little lemon juice immediately to prevent browning.
- Toast the pecans in a dry pan before chopping them in the TM7; this deepens their flavour and keeps them crunchy against the soft apple ribbons and creamy Cheddar cubes.
- Add the chia seeds and Cheddar only just before serving so the salad keeps its texture. Chia absorbs liquid from the dressing, and the cheese is at its best when still cool and firm.
Recipe variations
- Make it lactose-free by replacing the Cheddar with a mature lactose-free cheese or a dairy-free alternative; the lemon-olive oil dressing already contains no dairy, so only the cheese needs swapping.
- For an autumn version, swap half the apple for thin spiralized pear, add a pinch of cinnamon to the dressing and replace the pecans with toasted walnuts for a warmer, seasonal flavour.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the olive oil and lemon juice directly in the mixing bowl, so the citrus dressing ratios are accurate to the gram every time. [Time Savings]
- Thanks to precise chopping, the TM7 cuts the pecan nuts into even pieces in seconds, giving every forkful the same crunch. [Precision Control]
- The Thermomix grinds the chia seeds finely, releasing their nutty flavour and helping the dressing cling to each apple ribbon. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the olive oil, lemon juice and sea salt at high speed creates a silky, fully emulsified dressing without any manual whisking. [Multi-Function]
- With gentle heating, the TM7 warms the dressing slightly so the sea salt dissolves completely and the flavours blend into the apples. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- pecan nuts
- chia seeds
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- orange juice
- fine sea salt
- apples
- orange
- Cheddar cheese