Best 4 Apple Grape Walnut Salad Recipes

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Calling all health-conscious foodies! This apple, grape, and walnut salad is a delightful blend of crisp sweetness, juicy crunch, and nutty goodness that will tantalize your taste buds. With an easy-to-follow recipe and a delightful mix of textures and flavors, this salad is perfect for a refreshing lunch, a vibrant side dish, or even as a healthy snack on the go. Plus, this article offers variations to cater to diverse dietary preferences, including a vegan option, so everyone can enjoy this nutritious and delectable dish. Get ready to elevate your culinary repertoire with this simple yet extraordinary salad recipe.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES, GRAPES, AND WALNUTS



Chicken Salad with Apples, Grapes, and Walnuts image

I had chicken breasts left over from a BBQ I had and decided to make a chicken salad. I couldn't find a recipe that I liked so I played around and came up with this. It is delicious!

Provided by Jo Stinnett-Junkins

Categories     Salad

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
2 Granny Smith apples, cut into small chunks
2 cups chopped walnuts, or to taste
½ red onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup vanilla yogurt
5 tablespoons creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
5 tablespoons mayonnaise
25 seedless red grapes, halved

Steps:

  • Toss shredded chicken, apple chunks, walnuts, red onion, celery, and lemon juice together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk vanilla yogurt, salad dressing, and mayonnaise together in a separate bowl; pour over the chicken mixture and stir to coat. Gently fold the grapes into the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 127.5 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

WALDORF SALAD I



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This is a variation of the classic salad with apples, grapes, celery and nuts. If you aren't a walnut fan, pecans make an excellent substitute. Creamy salad dressing can be substituted for mayonnaise.

Provided by Shannon

Categories     Salad     Waldorf Salad Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chopped apples
1 ½ lemons, juiced
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup raisins
¼ cup seedless grapes, halved
½ cup heavy cream, whipped
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the apples and lemon juice. Stir in the celery, nuts, raisins and grapes.
  • Fold together the whipped cream and mayonnaise; add to salad and mix well.
  • Sprinkle with nutmeg and chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 78.9 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

APPLE GRAPE SALAD



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I've made this recipe featuring apples and grapes for special dinners all through my 46 married years, and it's always been a hit. My sister worked for a farm wife during the late '30s and early '40s, and she got this recipe from her. It's especially delicious when the apples are freshly picked, and it adds wonderful color to any table! -Kathryn Booher, Laguna Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups cold water
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups cubed apples
2 cups halved red seedless grapes
1 cup diced celery
1 cup walnut halves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar and flour. Stir in water until smooth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool to room temperature. , In a large bowl, combine the apples, grapes, celery and walnuts. Add the dressing and toss gently. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp apples. This will help your salad stay crunchy and flavorful.
  • Choose a variety of grapes. Different colors and flavors of grapes will add interest to your salad.
  • Toast the walnuts. This will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Use a light dressing. A heavy dressing will weigh down the salad and make it less refreshing.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the apples from browning and the salad from wilting.

Conclusion:

Apple grape walnut salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its sweet apples, juicy grapes, crunchy walnuts, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this apple grape walnut salad a try.

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