Best 2 Apple Cashew Salad Recipes

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**Discover a Refreshing Medley of Flavors and Textures: Apple Cashew Salad Recipes**

Embark on a culinary journey with our delightful collection of apple cashew salad recipes, promising a harmonious blend of sweet, crunchy, and savory flavors. These vibrant salads showcase the perfect marriage of crisp apples, crunchy cashews, and an array of fresh ingredients, creating a symphony of textures and tastes. From a classic Waldorf salad with a tangy mayonnaise dressing to a Thai-inspired salad with a spicy peanut sauce, our recipes offer a diverse range of options to suit every palate. Get ready to elevate your salad game and impress your taste buds with these irresistible apple cashew salad creations.


**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Waldorf Salad:** Indulge in the timeless flavors of this iconic salad, featuring crisp apples, crunchy celery, and toasted walnuts, all bound together with a creamy mayonnaise dressing.

2. **Thai Cashew Salad:** Experience a burst of Southeast Asian flavors with this vibrant salad, combining juicy mangoes, crunchy cashews, and tender chicken, tossed in a spicy peanut sauce.

3. **Apple Cashew Quinoa Salad:** Elevate your lunch routine with this wholesome and protein-packed salad, featuring fluffy quinoa, crisp apples, roasted cashews, and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing.

4. **Apple Cashew Chicken Salad:** Transform your leftover chicken into a delightful salad, mixed with crisp apples, crunchy cashews, and a creamy dressing, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

5. **Fall Harvest Apple Salad:** Celebrate the bounty of autumn with this seasonal salad, featuring crisp apples, roasted sweet potatoes, crumbled goat cheese, and a maple-balsamic dressing.

6. **Tropical Cashew Salad:** Transport your taste buds to paradise with this tropical-inspired salad, combining sweet pineapple, crunchy cashews, and tender shrimp, dressed in a refreshing lime-coconut dressing.

7. **Apple Cashew Broccoli Salad:** Discover a crunchy and colorful salad that combines crisp apples, broccoli florets, roasted cashews, and a tangy dressing, for a healthy side dish or light lunch.

8. **Apple Cashew Feta Salad:** Enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired salad, featuring crisp apples, creamy feta cheese, crunchy cashews, and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing.

9. **Apple Cashew Cranberry Salad:** Welcome the festive season with this vibrant salad, featuring crisp apples, tart cranberries, crunchy cashews, and a sweet-tangy dressing.

10. **Apple Cashew Waldorf Salad with Grapes:** Reimagine the classic Waldorf salad with the addition of sweet grapes, creating a delightful burst of flavors and textures.

Let's cook with our recipes!

APPLE CRANBERRY CASHEW SALAD



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When you want to serve a salad with some pizzazz and is sure to please, try this one. It has crisp apples, crunchy pecans and sweet dried cranberries...delicious.-Susan Jones, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
2 large apples, coarsely chopped
1 can (9-1/4 ounces) lightly salted cashews
1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Pour over salad and toss to coat; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CASHEW APPLE SALAD



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"My sister-in-law brought this crunchy salad to a potluck and it's been a favorite ever since," says Hamilton, Montana's Tammy Burnham. "It goes with any entree because the sweet dressing is so light. The recipe can easily be doubled for crowds."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup Miracle Whip
4 celery ribs, sliced
2 small apples, chopped
1 can (10 ounces) salted cashews

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and Miracle Whip until smooth. Stir in the celery, apples and cashews. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples. Use firm, crisp apples that will hold their shape when tossed with the other ingredients. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the salad will taste. Look for ripe, juicy apples, crunchy cashews, and a flavorful dressing.
  • Don't overdress the salad. A little dressing goes a long way. Toss the salad lightly until the ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Serve the salad immediately. Apple salad is best enjoyed fresh. The apples will start to brown if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Apple cashew salad is a refreshing, healthy, and delicious salad that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its sweet and crunchy apples, creamy cashews, and tangy dressing, apple cashew salad is sure to be a hit.

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