Best Autumn Salad With Walnut Vinaigrette Recipes

Autumn Salad With Walnut Vinaigrette image

Provided by Kishka

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 cups mixed greens
1 red apple, unpeeled and thinly sliced
1 green apple, unpeeled and thinly sliced
1 cup red grapes, sliced into halves
1 cup green grape, sliced into halves
2 celery ribs, sliced
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 orange, juice of
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

To make the vinaigrette (which can be made in advance and refrigerated until needed), combine the walnuts, orange juice, mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor. Begin processing and add olive oil slowly until well blended.
Combine salad ingredients and toss with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.3, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 52.6, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 12.8, Protein 1.9

Apple Walnut Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette image

Provided by Barrett

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup cranberries
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
10 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
2 Red Delicious apples, cored and thinly sliced

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