ROASTED APPLE & CANDIED WALNUT SALAD

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To add even more visual interest and tasty texture, top a pretty plated salad with roasted apple fans and crunchy walnuts. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 large apples, peeled
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
5 cups torn romaine
5 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add walnuts and cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., Core apples and cut into quarters. Slice apples, but not all the way through, leaving slices attached at the stem end. Place apple quarters in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; fan slightly., In a small bowl, whisk the cider, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Set aside 1 cup for dressing; drizzle remaining mixture over apples. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 18-22 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, arrange the romaine, leaf lettuce, onion and cranberries on 12 salad plates. Top each with a roasted apple fan; sprinkle with cheese and candied nuts. Drizzle with reserved dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Cinjie Datul
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The roasted apples and candied walnuts are a perfect match for the tangy goat cheese. It's a great salad for any occasion.


md rumman1
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This salad is perfect for a fall dinner party. It's elegant and delicious. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a huge hit.


Zizi Sphesihle
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, so I used feta cheese instead. It was still delicious! I also added some chopped bacon and it was a great addition.


Amirlan Tumurbaatar
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of roasted apples, candied walnuts, and goat cheese.


Nasir Agha
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was perfect. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Imogen Arries
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover apples. I also added some dried cranberries and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mya Meyers
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is amazing. The roasted apples and candied walnuts add a sweetness that balances out the tangy goat cheese. It's a perfect salad for any occasion.


Nakitende Immaculate
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of roasted apples, candied walnuts, and goat cheese.


Tope Aponjolosun
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The roasted apples and candied walnuts are a perfect match for the tangy goat cheese. It's a great salad for any occasion.


Emmanuel Flourish-Morris
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This salad is perfect for a fall dinner party. It's elegant and delicious. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a huge hit.


Ola Maruf
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, so I used feta cheese instead. It was still delicious! I also added some chopped bacon and it was a great addition.


Brendah Nabs
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of roasted apples, candied walnuts, and goat cheese.


LIL Meen
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was perfect. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Benjamin Gorman
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover apples. I also added some dried cranberries and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sajee Saju
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is amazing. The roasted apples and candied walnuts add a sweetness that balances out the tangy goat cheese. It's a perfect salad for any occasion.


Riaz Ahmed
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of roasted apples, candied walnuts, and goat cheese. It's a perfect fall salad.


Shohag Gazi
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the dressing, which was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Aaditya Upadhyay
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This salad is simply delicious. The roasted apples are caramelized and slightly crispy, the candied walnuts add a sweet crunch, and the goat cheese adds a creamy tang. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Avijat Roy
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of sweet and savory.


hamza naouar
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of roasted apples, candied walnuts, and tangy goat cheese was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.