Best 9 Spiced Walnuts For Winter Green Salad With Honey Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipes

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**Spiced Walnuts for Winter Green Salad with Honey Apple Cider Vinaigrette: A Symphony of Flavors**

As the winter season envelops us in its frosty embrace, the culinary landscape transforms, inviting us to indulge in dishes that celebrate the season's unique bounties. Among these delectable offerings, a winter green salad with spiced walnuts and honey apple cider vinaigrette emerges as a true masterpiece. This salad is a symphony of textures and flavors, where crisp greens, roasted walnuts, tangy vinaigrette, and sweet apples intertwine to create a harmonious and unforgettable dining experience.

**Explore the Culinary Delights Within:**

- **Spiced Walnuts:** Discover the secrets behind creating perfectly spiced walnuts, a culinary delight that elevates any salad or dessert.

- **Winter Green Salad:** Learn how to select and prepare the freshest greens, ensuring a vibrant and flavorful foundation for your salad.

- **Honey Apple Cider Vinaigrette:** Embark on a culinary journey as you craft a delectable vinaigrette that perfectly complements the winter salad, balancing sweetness, acidity, and subtle spice.

- **Assembly and Serving:** Unveil the art of assembling a visually appealing and tantalizing salad, ensuring that each component contributes to the overall harmony of flavors and textures.

- **Additional Serving Suggestions:** Discover creative ways to incorporate the spiced walnuts and honey apple cider vinaigrette into other culinary creations, transforming everyday meals into extraordinary dining experiences.

Prepare to be captivated by the enchanting flavors and textures of this winter green salad with spiced walnuts and honey apple cider vinaigrette. Let your taste buds embark on a journey of pure delight as you savor each bite of this culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HONEYCRISP APPLE SALAD



Honeycrisp Apple Salad image

Honeycrisp apple salad is a sweet, seasonal take on green salad, filled with fresh apples and candied walnuts all tossed with a spiced cider vinaigrette!

Provided by Ingrid Beer

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 heads frisee, chopped into bite-size pieces
4 cups wild arugula
1 cup candied walnuts
2 large Honeycrisp apples (unpeeled), sliced into thin matchsticks
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons walnuts, lightly chopped (you can use candied or plain)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon plus a pinch salt
Pinch cumin
Pinch curry powder
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil

Steps:

  • To prepare the dressing: add all of the dressing ingredients up to and including the curry powder into the bowl of a food processor, and process until everything is well combined and smooth; with the processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil and continue to process until the vinaigrette is well emulsified and blended. (This makes about 1 cup of dressing, so you may have additional dressing left over which you can store in the fridge.)
  • To prepare the apple salad: to a large bowl add the frisee, arugula, walnuts and about half of the matchstick-sliced apples, and drizzle lightly with some of the spiced cider vinaigrette; add equal portions of the salad to bowls or plates (or onto a large serving platter) and then top each salad with equal portions of the remaining matchstick-sliced apples and another generous drizzle of the vinaigrette.
  • Serve as is, or garnish with a few additional candied walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories

WINTER GREEN SALAD WITH APPLE CIDER HONEY VINAIGRETTE



Winter Green Salad with Apple Cider Honey Vinaigrette image

A blend of sweet and savoury ingredients with a variety of textures, this winter green salad recipe features delicious fresh spinach, sweet pears, and kiwis. Ready in ten minutes!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups (packed) baby spinach
3 kiwifruits, peeled and chopped
2 large celery ribs, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced diagonally
1 ripe pear, quartered and thinly sliced
¾ cup pecans (or walnuts)
2 oz. soft unripened goat cheese, crumbled
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp pure honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Sea salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl (or mason jar), whisk (or seal with lid and shake) together the vinaigrette ingredients until well combined. Taste and adjust the dressing to your preference.
  • In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients, then drizzle the desired amount of vinaigrette on top. Toss to combine. Best served immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 grams carbohydrates, Fat 31.9 grams fat, Protein 5.9 grams protein, ServingSize 1

GARDEN SALAD WITH APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Garden Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups apple cider
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1 cinnamon stick
2 cups grapeseed or salad oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 cups loosely packed mixed torn greens such as romaine, red or green leaf lettuce, or radicchio, washed and dried
2 cups assorted berries: blueberries, raspberries and blackberries
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced
1 1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl or jar with a tight fitting lid combine cider, vinegar, honey, cinnamon, oil, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss lettuce, berries, apples, and blue cheese with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

WINTER GREEN SALAD WITH HONEY-APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Winter Green Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette image

This simple yet elegant salad recipe is courtesy of White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford. Also try:Turkey Lasagna with Spinach

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound mixed winter greens, such as chicory, frisee, tatsoi, spinach, or arugula
1/2 fresh fennel bulb, thinly sliced crosswise
1 Granny Smith apple, julienned
Spiced Walnuts for Winter Green Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette
White House Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place greens, fennel, apple, and walnuts in a large bowl; add vinaigrette and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

SPICED WALNUTS



Spiced Walnuts image

I pick my walnuts from a local tree, clean them and crack them myself-this recipe is worthy of my hard-won walnuts! The rich, buttery taste will fool you, as there's not a drop of butter in them. Not overly sweet, the nuts get nice and crispy from the egg bath. They work well as an appetizer and are an always-welcome hostess gift. They also freeze well, so you can enjoy them any time of year. -Sherri Starkin, Lyle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 package (16 ounces) walnut halves
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275°. In a bowl, beat egg white and water until foamy. Add walnuts. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add nut mixture; toss to coat. , Transfer to greased baking sheets. Bake until toasted and crisp, 45-50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 20g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HONEY APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Honey Apple Cider Vinaigrette image

This is a super easy, super tasty vinaigrette to use on any salad. It's customizable to your own tastes, and uses fairly simple ingredients that are already available in most home pantries.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Vinaigrette Dressing

Time 5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons honey, or to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon oregano
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and pepper in a small jar. Place lid on tightly and shake until ingredients are well combined. Pour in olive oil, and shake jar again to combine.
  • Use immediately or keep extra stored in the fridge. Shake jar again before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 183.8 mg

GREEN APPLE AND CELERY SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



Green Apple and Celery Salad with Walnuts and Mustard Vinaigrette image

Categories     Fruit     Mustard     Nut     Vegetable     Appetizer     Side     No-Cook     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Apple     Walnut     Celery     Fall     Raw     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
5 teaspoons honey
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large bunch celery with leaves
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered, cored; each quarter cut into 2 wedges, then thinly sliced crosswise into triangle shapes
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
  • Trim celery leaves and chop enough to measure 1 cup. Thinly slice stalks on deep diagonal. Place celery pieces in bowl of cold water. (Vinaigrette, celery leaves, and celery pieces can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
  • Drain celery; pat dry with paper towels. Combine celery, celery leaves, apples, and walnuts in large bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.

SPICED WALNUTS



Spiced Walnuts image

Cayenne pepper gives these slightly sweet walnuts a piquant kick.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups walnut halves
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat honey, oil, and 1 tablespoon water over medium heat. Add walnuts; toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle the sugar, salt, cumin, coriander, and cayenne over the nuts. Cook, tossing and stirring until the nuts are well coated and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g

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

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right walnuts. For the best flavor and texture, use fresh walnuts that are plump and free of blemishes.
  • Toast the walnuts before using them. Toasting the walnuts brings out their natural flavor and makes them more fragrant.
  • Use a variety of spices. The spices used in this recipe are just a starting point. Feel free to experiment with different spices to create your own unique blend.
  • Don't overcook the walnuts. The walnuts should be toasted until they are fragrant and slightly browned, but not burned.
  • Use the walnuts immediately. The walnuts are best used fresh. If you need to store them, keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

These spiced walnuts are a delicious and versatile addition to any winter salad. They are also a great snack on their own. With their sweet and savory flavor, these walnuts are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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