Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with our delightful salad featuring crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and a medley of fresh greens. Tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing, this salad offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. Discover variations of this classic salad, including a hearty version with grilled chicken or tofu, a refreshing option with goat cheese and honey, and a vegan delight with roasted sweet potatoes. Each recipe is carefully curated to provide a unique taste experience, catering to diverse dietary preferences and culinary desires. Explore the vibrant world of flavors as you embark on a culinary journey with our apple and walnut salad recipes.
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APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD
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
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.
APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD
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
CLASSIC WALDORF SALAD
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Wash the apples, but do not peel them. Core the apples and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Sprinkle the cubed apples with sugar, lemon juice, and salt.
- Add celery and nuts and toss to blend.
- In a medium bowl with an electric mixer, whip the cream to stiff peaks .
- With a rubber or silicone spatula or spoon, gently fold the mayonnaise into whipped cream.
- Fold the whipped mayonnaise and cream mixture gently into apple mixture.
- Serve the salad on mixed salad greens or large lettuce leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 164 mg, Sugar 19 g, Fat 30 g, ServingSize 4 Portions (4 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES AND WALNUTS
Apples and walnuts add crunch to this chicken salad that makes for the perfect midday meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Remove skin from half of a leftover thyme-roasted chicken.
- Shred meat, and add to dressing. Add apples, celery stalks and walnuts. Serve over a bed of lettuce.
APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
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
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
CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES, GRAPES, AND WALNUTS
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
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
APPLE WALNUT SALAD
Apples, walnuts, and cranberries in a creamy sauce make an excellent side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners!
Provided by Shana
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl. Whisk in the softened cream cheese, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir the apples, 1 1/2 cups of walnuts, and the dried cranberries into the cream cheese mixture until well coated.
- Spoon salad into a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts. Keep chilled until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 105.2 mg, Sugar 41.9 g
TUNA SALAD SANDWICH WITH APPLES AND WALNUTS
This dish can be served as a sandwich filling or as a stand-alone salad accompanied by favorite lettuces and veggies. We use canned tuna packed in spring water because it's lighter than tuna packed in oil, and we make sure the apple is tart and crisp. Granny Smith apples are fine, but also Mutsu, Honeycrisp, or any good local crispy, tart apple will do. Add half the dressing at first and see if you need more-it's up to you how well coated you want the tuna and apples to be.
Yield serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toast the walnuts in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, roast the walnuts in a preheated 300°F oven for 10 minutes, or until they smell toasted. Remove the walnuts to a plate and set aside to cool.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, and cider vinegar in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Combine the walnuts, apples, tuna, red onion, and parsley in a bowl. Toss with half the dressing. Add more dressing, if desired.
- Spread the salad over 4 slices of bread. Top with the other 4 slices. Cut each sandwich in half, and serve.
AUTUMN SALAD WITH APPLES AND CANDIED WALNUTS
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
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:
- Choose the right apples: Use firm, crisp apples that will hold their shape when tossed with the salad. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
- Toast the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts brings out their flavor and makes them more fragrant. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing for this salad can be made up to 3 days in advance. This makes it a great option for busy weeknights.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, and mint, add a bright, flavorful touch to this salad. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less, as they are more concentrated.
- Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The apples will start to brown if they sit for too long.
Conclusion:
This salad with apples and walnuts is a delicious and healthy option for lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to make. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a salad that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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