Best 9 Apple Cheese And Toasted Walnut Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our Apple, Cheese, and Toasted Walnut Salad. This tantalizing salad is a harmonious blend of crisp apples, creamy cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy dressing that dances across your palate. The sweet and juicy apples provide a refreshing contrast to the sharp cheddar cheese, while the toasted walnuts add a nutty richness that elevates the salad to new heights. Tossed in a light vinaigrette dressing, this salad is a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.

But that's not all, this article also features a collection of other enticing recipes that will surely satisfy your culinary cravings. From the classic Caesar Salad with its creamy and tangy dressing to the refreshing and light Greek Salad, there's something for every palate. And if you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, the Chicken and Avocado Salad with its tender chicken, creamy avocado, and crunchy bacon is sure to hit the spot.

So, prepare your taste buds for a culinary journey as we explore the delectable recipes featured in this article. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cooking enthusiast, these recipes promise to tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling inspired to create delicious meals in your own kitchen.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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 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.

APPLE, BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUT SALAD



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Serve your family with this apple salad that's made with lettuce, spinach and nuts - a wonderful side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 tablespoons sugar
2 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 large bunch romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 10 cups)
1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves
1 cup crumbled blue or Gorgonzola cheese (4 oz)
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
2 red apples, cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all dressing ingredients with wire whisk until sugar is dissolved (dressing will be thick). Set aside.
  • In very large bowl, mix salad ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263, Carbohydrate 16 1/2 g, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 294 mg

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.

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



Chopped Apple Salad With Toasted Walnuts, Blue Cheese and Pomegranate Vinaigrette image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 apples such as Granny Smith, Gala or Fuji, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 ounces baby spinach
2 large heads Belgian endive, thinly sliced crosswise
1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 pound blue cheese (such as Maytag), crumbled (2 cups)
1 cup Pomegranate Vinaigrette (see below)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 heaping tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Whisk together the pomegranate molasses, vinegar, mustard and honey in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. The dressing can be made 2 days in advance and stored in a container with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator.

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.

ROASTED APPLE SALAD WITH SPICY MAPLE-CIDER VINAIGRETTE



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We bought loads of apples and needed to use them. To help the flavors come alive, I roasted the apples and tossed them with a sweet dressing. -Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 medium Fuji, Gala or other firm apples, quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
4 pitted dates, quartered
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place apples in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Roast 20-30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and dates. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat., Divide mixture among 8 plates. Top with goat cheese and roasted apples; sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APPLE AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



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This goat cheese salad is a light and delicious side dish for almost any meal. The sweetness of the apples, raisins and grapes combines well with the tart goat cheese and dressing. Radelle Knappenberger of Oviedo, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium apples, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup green grapes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the greens, apples, raisins and grapes. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, honey, lemon juice and garlic. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts and goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g 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.

Tips:

  • Choose firm, crisp apples: Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are good options.
  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the apples: This will help them stay crisp in the salad.
  • Toast the walnuts in a single layer in a preheated oven: This will help them get evenly browned and crispy.
  • Use a good quality cheese: A sharp cheddar or blue cheese will add a lot of flavor to the salad.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: This will give the flavors time to meld.

Conclusion:

This apple, cheese, and toasted walnut salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of fall. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish. The combination of sweet apples, sharp cheese, and crunchy walnuts is sure to please everyone at your table.

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