Best 6 Apple Lettuce Salad With Walnuts Recipes

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Indulge in a refreshing and healthy culinary experience with our Apple Lettuce Salad with Walnuts, a delectable blend of flavors and textures. This delightful salad combines the crisp sweetness of apples, the refreshing crunch of lettuce, and the nutty richness of walnuts, all tossed in a tangy and flavorful dressing.

Discover additional tantalizing recipes within the article, including:

- Apple Slaw with Creamy Dijon Dressing: A delightful twist on the classic slaw, featuring crisp apples, shredded cabbage, and a creamy Dijon dressing.
- Apple and Bacon Salad: A savory combination of crisp apples, smoky bacon, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing.
- Apple, Spinach, and Goat Cheese Salad: A light and flavorful salad featuring crisp apples, tender spinach, creamy goat cheese, and a tangy dressing.
- Waldorf Salad: A classic combination of apples, celery, walnuts, and grapes, bound together with a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing.

These recipes offer a variety of flavor profiles and textures, ensuring that there's something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing side dish or a satisfying and nutritious meal, these apple-based salads are sure to impress.

Let's cook with our recipes!

APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD



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This apple and walnut salad may be the simplest to make, but with its fresh, crisp greens, apples, and beautifully toasted walnuts, it is just delicious.

Provided by Elaine Lemm

Categories     Side Dish     Entree     Appetizer     Lunch     Salad

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup walnut halves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (good quality)
1 pinch kosher salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 head crisp romaine lettuce
1 rib celery
2 scallions
2 Granny Smith apples

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 F.
  • Place the walnuts on a small baking sheet. Roast on the center oven rack for 7 minutes. The walnuts should be a lovely golden brown color and no darker (if they get too dark, they will become bitter).
  • In a small bowl or a ramekin, combine the olive oil and a little balsamic at a time, whisking as you go until you create a thick, glossy dressing. Taste the dressing and add a little salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chop the lettuce into strips and finely slice the celery and scallions. Keep to one side.
  • When you are ready to serve the salad, cut the apples into quarters, then remove the core, slice thickly, and cut the slices in half. You are looking for a nice small chunk of apple.
  • Divide the salad greens and veggies between bowls or assemble in a large serving dish, then sprinkle apples over the top of each. Gently crush the walnuts over each so all the pieces fall onto the salad. Using a teaspoon, drizzle with the dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 756 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fiber 15 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 107 mg, Sugar 24 g, Fat 61 g, ServingSize 2 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH APPLES, WALNUTS AND BITTER LETTUCES



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The best place for a salad on the Thanksgiving menu is at the beginning of the meal, before everybody fills up. We often pass around plates of this vegetarian chopped salad (no bacon) to accompany the drinks before we sit down at the table. The salad is a great mix of bitter and sweet flavors, juicy and crunchy, and comforting, too. Sweet/tart, crisp juicy apples like Braeburns, Jonagolds, Honey Crisp and Granny Smith work well here.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, green shoot removed, puréed (optional)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons walnut oil
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 to 5 cups chopped bitter lettuces such as radicchio, endive or escarole
2 crisp, tart, juicy apples, cut in small dice (1/4 inch)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or a mix of parsley, chives and tarragon

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together vinegars, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in walnut oil and olive oil.
  • Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing until well coated, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 215, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 240 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

QUICK APPLE LETTUCE SALAD



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"THIS REFRESHING SALAD goes nicely with Mom's 'famous' chicken. She tells me she found she could get her children to eat lots of lettuce when it was combined with apples, nuts and mayonnaise."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups torn lettuce
2 unpeeled red apples, diced
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
DRESSING:
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, toss lettuce, apples, celery, raisins and walnuts. In a small bowl or jar with a tight fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; mix or shake until well blended. Pour over salad and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

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

APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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This is a great salad to serve for any autumn meal.

Provided by Barrett

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup cranberries
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
10 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
2 Red Delicious apples, cored and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted.
  • In a food processor, combine the cranberries, vinegar, onion, sugar, and mustard. Puree until smooth; gradually add oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, apples, and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 54.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

Tips:

  • Utilize Crisp Lettuce: Select crisp lettuce varieties like romaine or iceberg for a satisfying crunch in your salad.
  • Balance Flavors: Create a harmonious blend of flavors by incorporating sweet apples, tangy lemon juice, and a touch of honey to balance the tartness.
  • Roast Walnuts for Enhanced Flavor: Toasting walnuts intensifies their flavor, adding a nutty depth to the salad.
  • Opt for Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs like chives or mint add a refreshing touch to the salad, elevating its overall taste.
  • Customize to Your Liking: Feel free to adjust the ingredients based on your preferences. For a sweeter salad, add more honey or dried cranberries. If you prefer a tangier flavor, increase the lemon juice or add a sprinkle of crumbled goat cheese.

Conclusion:

This apple, lettuce, and walnut salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that offers a refreshing and healthy meal option. With its vibrant colors and variety of ingredients, this salad is sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you enjoy it as a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or as part of a larger spread, this salad is a versatile addition to any culinary repertoire. So, gather your ingredients, follow the simple steps, and indulge in the delectable experience that this salad has to offer!

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