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-WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Ed Peterson
Categories Salad Food Processor Leafy Green Side No-Cook Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy Cranberry Apple Walnut Chill Vegan Bon Appétit Kansas Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Puree cranberries in processor until smooth. Add vinegar, onion, sugar and mustard and process until well blended. With processor running, gradually add oil and process until well blended. Transfer to medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature and whisk before using.)
- Combine greens and apples in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.
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Ingredients
For the salad:
- 4 cups of baby spinach
- 2 medium-sized apples, sliced thinly
- 1 cup of walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 oz of goat cheese, crumbled
For the cranberry vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup of dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp of honey
- 1 tbsp of dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
For the salad:
- Wash and dry the spinach leaves and place them in a large salad bowl.
- Add the sliced apples, chopped walnuts, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.
- Top the salad with crumbled goat cheese.
For the cranberry vinaigrette:
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the dried cranberries to the bowl and mix well.
Assembly
For the salad:
- Drizzle the cranberry vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Divide the salad among four plates and serve immediately.
- You can also serve the vinaigrette on the side and let your guests dress their own salads.