Best Italian Pistachio Apple Salad Recipes

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APPLE AND PISTACHIO SALAD



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From Vegetarian cookbook by Nava Atlas. I love her cookbooks. Recipe has only a few minor changes. Try this as a filling in pita pockets!

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Apple

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup unsalted pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped
3 medium tart apples, cored and diced (peel the apples only if they are thick skinned)
1/4 cup raisins or 1/4 cup mixed dried fruit
1 medium celery, with leaves diced
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped (NOT dried)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon safflower oil
2 teaspoons honey, softened
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
lettuce leaf, as needed

Steps:

  • Toast pistachio nuts and set aside to cool.
  • Once you've cooled and chopped the pistachios, combine them with the remaining salad ingredients.
  • Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a non-reactive bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
  • Divide and place a serving on a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.2, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 25.6, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 24.6, Protein 3.5

WARM APPLE & PISTACHIO SPINACH SALAD



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I'm really not a salad person, but this unusual salad is actually worthy of bringing to a dinner party or even eating by itself. It's also super quick and easy to make. -Justine Kmiecik, Crestview, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped crisp apples, unpeeled (about 2 medium apples)
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 cup shelled roasted pistachios
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 package (5 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons honey
Coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add apples and ginger; cook and stir until apples soften and begin to caramelize, 3-5 minutes. Stir in pistachios and Dijon mustard. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Pour two-thirds of apple mixture over spinach. Add spoonfuls of ricotta cheese; top with remaining apple mixture. Drizzle with honey. Add fresh pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

PISTACHIO CHICKEN AND APPLE SALAD



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Make and share this Pistachio Chicken and Apple Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups diced apples
1 cup diced celery
2 tablespoons diced red bell peppers
1/2 cup pistachio nut
1 1/4 cups diced grilled chicken
2 tablespoons French dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
6 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Place apple, celery, bell pepper, nuts and chicken in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt.
  • In a separate bowl, combine dressing and mayo. Fold into the apple-chicken mixture. Serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.4, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 29.9, Sodium 226.2, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 7.8, Protein 11.9

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