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Gala
Apples
Two-Player
Apples are the most popular fruit in the United
States. Gala apples rank No. 2 out of the Top
I come from the really large apple clan and we
Ga m e
come in all colors and sizes. My name is Gala
10 apples grown in the country. Red Delicious
and I have stripes and am slightly more orange
apples are ranked No. 1.
in color. Gala apples like me are very sweet
and can be cooked, baked in pies and enjoyed
raw in salads. We are often used to make apple
Identify
sauce. We grow on large trees in the Texas Hill
a. Gala
Country and other parts of Texas. In the spring, our
b. Granny Smith
th e Apples
trees are covered in pretty white flowers. We continue
c. Red Delicious
to grow throughout the summer and are ready to be
picked in the autumn.
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GALA APPLES
INGREDIENTS
GROWING REGIONS
For Chicken Salad: 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken
1. The High Plains
breast • 3 celery stalks, finely chopped • 3 green onions, peeled and finely
2. Central Texas
chopped • 1 apple, peeled, cored, and cut into thin strips •
cup raisins
1 / 3
• ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt • ¼ cup mayonnaise • ¼ cup unfiltered
apple cider vinegar • 1 teaspoon curry powder • Pinch of salt
For Wraps: 8 whole-wheat tortillas • 2 cups fresh spinach • ½ cup low-fat
Fun
sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
FACT
Joke of the
PREPARATION
To make the Chicken Salad: In a large nonstick skillet, warm the olive oil
Apples float when
month
over moderate heat and add the chicken. Cook for 6 minutes, turn, and cook
dropped into water
for additional 7 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes, then
because they consist
shred. In a large mixing bowl, combine celery, onions, apples, and raisins.
of 25% air.
Q: What kind
In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. Add ¾ of dressing
of apple isn’t
to chicken salad, saving the rest for people to add to wraps as desired.
an apple?
Top each wrap with spinach, chicken and cheese, and fold. Serve maple
veggies as a yummy side dish!
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