Best 4 Roasted Apple Candied Walnut Salad Recipes

Indulge your taste buds in a delightful culinary journey with our Roasted Apple Candied Walnut Salad. This vibrant salad combines the sweetness of roasted apples, the crunch of candied walnuts, and the freshness of mixed greens. Drizzled with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette, it's a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your palate.

In this article, we present two variations of this delectable salad: the Classic Roasted Apple Candied Walnut Salad and the Arugula Roasted Apple Candied Walnut Salad. Both versions offer a unique twist on this classic dish, ensuring there's something for every taste preference.

For the Classic Roasted Apple Candied Walnut Salad, crisp mixed greens are tossed with roasted apples, candied walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, and dried cranberries. The tangy apple cider vinaigrette perfectly complements the sweet and savory flavors of the salad.

The Arugula Roasted Apple Candied Walnut Salad takes a slightly different approach, featuring a bed of peppery arugula instead of mixed greens. The roasted apples, candied walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese provide a delightful contrast to the arugula's bitterness. A balsamic vinaigrette adds a touch of sweetness and acidity, creating a well-balanced and flavorful salad.

Whether you prefer the classic or arugula version, this Roasted Apple Candied Walnut Salad is sure to impress. With its vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and delectable flavors, it's the perfect dish to elevate your lunch or dinner menu. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on this culinary adventure together!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

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 | Bio & Top Recipes

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

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.

ROASTED APPLE SALAD WITH SPICY MAPLE-CIDER VINAIGRETTE

Roasted Apple Salad with Spicy Maple-Cider Vinaigrette image

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

Ingredients

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 SALAD WITH APPLE POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE

Apple Salad with Apple Poppy Seed Vinaigrette image

This Apple Salad is bursting with apples, cranberries, candied walnuts, bacon, and feta all drizzled with sweet and tangy Apple Poppy Seed Vinaigrette. Its a refreshing balance of sweet and savory and gorgeous for special occasions but easy enough for everyday. And you are going to want to this Apple Walnut Salad every day. Its the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving feast because not only is it scrumptious and deceptively sophisticated, but it can all be prepared beforehand with the exception of slicing the apples for a NO STRESS side that everyone will rave about!

Provided by Jen

Categories Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 small head romaine lettuce (chopped)
8 oz. spring salad mix (or spinach)
2 Fuji or honeycrisp apples ( thinly sliced)
1 cup dried cranberries
6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
1/2 small red onion ( thinly sliced)
1/3 cup feta cheese crumbles
1/2 cup roasted salted pepitas ((or sunflower seeds))
3/4 cup Recipe Caramelized Walnuts (*)
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1-2 tablespoons sugar (to taste)
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried minced onions

Steps:

Add all of the dressing ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk to combine or shake in a mason jar. Refrigerate while you prepare the salad ingredients then whisk/shake again before drizzling over salad. The dressing can be made up to five days in advance.
When ready to serve, toss all of the salad ingredients together in a large bowl. You can either drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss to combine or if you expect leftovers, drizzle individual salad servings with dressing.

AUTUMN SALAD WITH APPLES AND CANDIED WALNUTS

Autumn Salad With Apples and Candied Walnuts image

I got this recipe from and friend and it is my favorite salad. I like to use a lot more sugar than the recipe calls for - About 2-3 tablespoons, but I'll leave the recipe as written and you can sweeten to taste. I also like to use pecans in place of the walnuts.

Provided by talktojvc

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon fresley ground black pepper
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 garlic clove
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (can use dried)
1/2 medium sweet onion
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil (light tasting)
salt and pepper
2 bunches romaine lettuce, salad torn
1 granny smith apple, sliced thin
1 gala apples, sliced thin (Honey Crisp or Fugi)
1/2 cup feta cheese (to taste)

Steps:

Nuts: Preheat oven tp 350 degrees.
Combine walnuts and butter in glass baking dish.
Bake 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
Combine sugar and pepper and toss warm walnuts in mixture to coat.
Let cool and store in jar in fridge.
Dressing: Blend all ingredients, except oin in processor or blender. With it running, slowly add oil. (may be refrigerated, but bring to room temp to serve).
Salad: Assemble and toss with dressing right before serving. (You will have dressing left over) To keep apples from turning brown, place slices in a zip lock with a little lemon juice and water and shake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 892.4, Fat 73.5, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 39.6, Sodium 302.7, Carbohydrate 57, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 41.6, Protein 12.1

Tips:

To achieve the perfect balance of flavors, use a variety of apples with different textures and sweetness levels. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Gala are all great options.
Make sure to slice the apples thinly and evenly so that they cook evenly. If you have a mandoline, it's a great tool for this job.
Don't overcrowd the pan when roasting the apples. Give them plenty of space so that they can caramelize properly.
Watch the apples closely while they're roasting. They can go from perfectly caramelized to burnt very quickly.
If you don't have candied walnuts, you can easily make your own. Simply toss walnut halves with some melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Then, spread them out on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes, or until they're golden brown.
This salad is best served immediately after it's made. However, you can also make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

This roasted apple and candied walnut salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a fresh and flavorful salad, give this one a try!