Best 9 Apple And Walnut Tossed Salad Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our delightful Apple and Walnut Tossed Salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant salad showcases crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, creamy goat cheese, and a tangy dressing that harmonizes all the elements. We also offer a delightful vegan variation, featuring crumbled tofu instead of goat cheese, catering to diverse dietary preferences. Additionally, discover our refreshing Grapefruit and Fennel Salad, a burst of citrusy goodness, and our hearty Lentil, Sweet Potato, and Kale Salad, packed with wholesome ingredients. These salads are not just delicious but also incredibly versatile, perfect for light lunches, vibrant side dishes, or packed as nutritious on-the-go meals. Get ready to elevate your meals with these culinary gems!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD



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This apple walnut salad delivers sweet and tangy flavor to simple salad greens with a quick apple cider vinaigrette, cranberries and Gorgonzola cheese. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 cups torn romaine
5 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 large red apple, chopped
1 large green apple, chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/3 cup dried cranberries
CIDER VINAIGRETTE:
3/4 cup apple cider or juice
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup walnut oil or canola oil

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the first eight ingredients., In a small bowl, whisk the cider, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLE-WALNUT TOSSED SALAD



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"The pretty, flavorful cranberry dressing for this fall salad is also good for gift-giving," suggests Mary LaJoie, of Glenoma, Washington, who shared the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup canola oil
2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
3 medium Red Delicious apples, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • For cranberry vinaigrette, combine the first seven ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. , Transfer to a serving dish. In a large bowl, toss the salad greens, apples and walnuts. Serve with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 29g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOPPED APPLE SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS, BLUE CHEESE AND POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Bobby Flay | Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 apples (Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji) any or a combination of all, skin left on, core removed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cups baby spinach
2 heads endive, thinly sliced
1 cup toasted coarsely chopped walnuts
3/4 pound blue cheese, crumbled (recommended: Maytag, Danish, Cabrales)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together the pomegranate molasses, vinegar, mustard, honey and salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
  • Combine the apples, spinach, endive, walnuts and blue cheese in a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat, season with salt and pepper, to taste.

FENNEL-APPLE SALAD WITH WALNUTS



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A bright and tangy salad cuts the heaviness of the typical Thanksgiving meal. This one, with fennel, celery, apples and toasted walnuts, is all crunch, which the carb-heavy meal can generally use more of. You can make the dressing a day ahead and store it in the fridge, but don't dress the salad until an hour before serving.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 large fennel bulbs, thinly sliced on a mandoline
2 Granny Smith apples, halved and cored, thinly sliced on a mandoline
3 celery stalks, thinly sliced on a mandoline
1/3 cup fennel fronds or roughly chopped parsley leaves
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
2 1/2 ounces Parmesan, shaved with a vegetable peeler (about 2/3 cup)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in oil, continuously whisking, until dressing is emulsified. Taste and add more lemon juice and/or salt if needed.
  • In a large bowl, toss the dressing with fennel, apple and celery. Fold in fennel fronds or parsley and walnuts. Top with Parmesan just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 114, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 176 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

APPLE, CELERY, AND WALNUT SALAD



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Provided by Sheila Lukins

Categories     Salad     Side     Back to School     Backyard BBQ     Lunch     Apple     Walnut     Celery     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Potluck     Parade     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Fuji apples, diced (1/4 inch)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 ribs celery, diced (1/4 inch)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Toss the apples with the lemon juice in a bowl. Add celery, walnuts, and raisins, then toss. Combine the mayo and sour cream in another bowl, then fold into the apple mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pack in tightly covered, small plastic containers.

APPLE-FETA TOSSED SALAD



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A friend of mine shared this recipe with me after I raved about the delightful salad at dinner. I have served it for years now, and no matter where i take it, I have to bring along copies of the recipe to hand out. -Marlene Clark Apple Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup walnut halves
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
SALAD:
5 cups torn romaine
5 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 medium green apple, chopped
1 medium red apple, chopped
1/2 to 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat; stir in sugar and pepper. Add walnuts; toss to coat. Spread evenly onto a baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Place dressing ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Place salad ingredients in a large bowl; toss with dressing. Top with walnuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE, CHEESE AND TOASTED WALNUT SALAD



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Looking for a signature salad? Try this one and keep it handy in your go-to recipe collection.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 medium head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 10 cups)
4 cups mixed salad greens (from 10-oz bag)
1 container (4 oz) blue or Gorgonzola cheese crumbles
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
2 red apples, cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until sugar is dissolved (dressing will be thick); set aside.
  • In very large bowl (at least 4 quart), gently mix salad ingredients. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

APPLE-NUT TOSSED SALAD



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We love the light dressing over crunchy apples, walnuts and lettuce sprinkled with blue cheese.-Maureen Reubelt, Gales Ferry, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups torn Bibb lettuce
1/2 cup chopped apple
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 to 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, apple, onion, walnuts and blue cheese. In a large bowl, whisk the oil, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLE WALNUT SALAD



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The pumpkin seeds and homemade dressing make this salad so special-and healthy, too. Add leftover turkey and you've got a main-dish salad. -Bjorg Martin, Noblesville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (2/3 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive or flaxseed oil
8 cups torn romaine
4 cups fresh baby spinach
TOPPINGS:
6 slices sweet onion, quartered
1 cup cubed Jarlsberg or Swiss cheese
1 medium apple, chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
1/4 cup dried cranberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the honey, vinegar and oil; set aside. Just before serving, place romaine and spinach in a large bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. Different apples offer different flavors and textures, so using a mix will create a more interesting salad.
  • Don't overcook the walnuts. Toasting walnuts brings out their flavor, but overcooking them can make them bitter.
  • Use a light dressing. A heavy dressing will overwhelm the delicate flavors of the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately. Freshly tossed salad is best.

Conclusion:

Apple and walnut tossed salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and creamy goat cheese, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. Plus, it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing salad, give apple and walnut tossed salad a try.

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