Best 6 Festive Winter Salad With Walnuts And Apples Recipes

Welcome to a culinary adventure where crisp, refreshing flavors dance on your palate! Our festive winter salad is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, tangy cranberries, and creamy goat cheese, all harmoniously united by a delicate honey- Dijon vinaigrette. This vibrant salad is not just a feast for the eyes but also a delightful treat for your taste buds.

To complement this delightful salad, we've curated a collection of equally enticing recipes that will elevate your dining experience. Indulge in the warmth and comfort of our creamy butternut squash soup, a velvety blend of roasted squash, aromatic spices, and a touch of cream. For a touch of rustic charm, try our hearty roasted root vegetable medley, where colorful root vegetables caramelize to perfection in a flavorful herb-infused olive oil. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, our classic apple galette awaits, showcasing tender, caramelized apples enveloped in a flaky, golden crust.

So gather your loved ones, set the table, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the flavors of the season. Let this festive winter salad, along with its accompanying recipes, transform your table into a haven of culinary delights!

Let's cook with our recipes!

FESTIVE WINTER SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND APPLES

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Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

10 ounces mixed salad greens, European style
1 tart apple, thinly sliced
1 cup walnut halves
1 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

Combine salad, apples, walnuts and gorgonzola.
In a separate bowl, combine oil and vinegar and pour over the salad.
Add salt and pepper to taste then toss.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.6, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 317.2, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 5.4, Protein 7.9

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

Ingredients

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.

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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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.

FESTIVE WINTER SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND APPLES RECIPE

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Provided by á-1785

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (10 02.) any European-style salad mix,
washed
1 thinly sliced tart apple
1 package
1 cup walnut halves
1 /4 cup Pure Wesson® Vegetable Oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Mix. Eat. Enjoy.

FESTIVE TOSSED SALAD WITH WALNUTS

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This is a delightful tossed salad that has a wonderful blend of flavors. It has a crunchy texture and looks good, too, with its variety of colors. -Isabell Burrows, Livermore, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 cups torn mixed salad greens
3/4 cup dried cranberries
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
DRESSING:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a skillet, cook and stir walnuts in butter until toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the sugar, pepper and salt. , In a salad bowl, toss the greens, cranberries, cheese and walnuts., Place the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. , Drizzle desired amount over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

For a delicious nutty flavor, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
Add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the vinaigrette for a touch of sweetness.
If you don't have pomegranate seeds, you can substitute dried cranberries or chopped dried cherries.
For a more substantial salad, add some cooked chicken or shrimp.
Serve the salad immediately, or chill it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

This festive winter salad is a delicious and healthy way to celebrate the season. It's packed with fresh fruits and vegetables, and the walnuts and goat cheese add a touch of richness and flavor. The salad is also very easy to make, and it's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.