Apple And Walnut Salad Recipes

APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

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.

APPLE WALNUT SALAD

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.

APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD

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.

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.

APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH STILTON CHEESE

Steps:

• Put one third of the cheese in a large bowl.
• Add olive oil and using a fork, mash together the cheese and oil.
• Add vinegar and continue to mash and mix.
• Add cream and pepper and mix well to make a thick creamy dressing.
• Add the apples, sliced celery, currants, and lemon juice to the dressing and mix well.
• Crumble the remaining cheese and sprinkle it over the salad along with half of the walnuts.
• Mix them into the salad gently and evenly.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining walnuts and celery leaves.
• Serve right away.
• TOASTED WALNUTS.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Spread nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Place baking sheet in the oven and toast, stirring occasionally, until nuts are lightly browned, fragrant, and coated in a layer of their own oil.
• Depending on the size of the nuts this may take between 10-20 minutes.
• Remove the nuts from the pan as soon as they start to look done.
• Pour them onto a plate to cool.

FENNEL-APPLE SALAD WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in oil, continuously whisking, until dressing is emulsified. Taste and add more lemon juice and/or salt if needed.
• In a large bowl, toss the dressing with fennel, apple and celery. Fold in fennel fronds or parsley and walnuts. Top with Parmesan just before serving.

ENDIVE, APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Remove any damaged outer leaves of the endives and rinse with cold water. Dry with paper towels, then separate the leaves, or slice crosswise, about 1/2 inch thick. Place in a wide salad bowl. Add the walnuts, gruyère, parsley and tarragon.
• Quarter the apple and cut away the core, then slice very thin (you should have at least 16 slices). Place in a bowl of water acidulated with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
• Whisk together the vinegars, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the oils. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Drain the apple slices, dry on paper towels, then add to the salad bowl. Toss with the dressing and serve.

ROASTED APPLE & CANDIED WALNUT SALAD

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.

APPLE, CELERY AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• String the celery and finely slice.
• Grill (or use hot, dry pan) the walnuts, sunflower and pumpkin seeds until they smell toasty.
• For the dressing whisk the vinegar, olive oil, yoghurt, honey, garlic, capers, sea salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Julienne the apples (cut into thin strips).
• Combine the apple, celery and leaves and watercress and lightly toss. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, scatter with toasted walnuts and seeds, and serve.

GREENS, APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix greens, apple, cranberries, and walnuts in large bowl.
• Mix dressing ingredients in small bowl, pour over salad. Toss. Sprinkle parmesan on top.
• Can substitute bleu cheese crumbles for the parmesan, if desired. Can also add a bit of red onion, if you like (I don't).

APPLE, DRIED CHERRY, AND WALNUT SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• For dressing:
• Whisk mayonnaise, maple syrup, vinegar, and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil until mixture thickens slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewhisk before using.)
• For salad:
• Toss greens, apples, cherries, and 1/4 cup walnuts in large bowl to combine. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad equally among plates. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup walnuts and serve.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES AND WALNUTS

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.