CRISP 'N GOOD APPLE SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND WALNUT OIL DRESSING

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It's sort of like Waldorf Salad, but there's no mayonnaise here, and the end taste is fresh and clean! A nutritious salad for a picnic, or to serve with grilled meats -- or just to enjoy as a light lunch. These great nut oils are now widely available and so much healthier than mayonnaise!

Provided by Zurie

Categories     Apple

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 apples, firm sweet eating apples, unpeeled, chopped into bite-size chunks
2 granny smith apples, ditto
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
2 -4 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup golden raisin, seedless
1 cup walnuts, pref. toasted (see note below)
3 tablespoons walnut oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • First whisk the walnut oil, cider vinegar, sugar and salt in a small bowl until the sugar has dissolved, and set aside at room temperature.
  • Prepare salad ingredients, and toss together in a salad bowl.
  • Toss with dressing to serve.
  • (If it has to stand awhile, cover with platic wrap and refrigerate. For taking on a picnic or to-go, keep in a plastic container with tight-fitting lid).
  • *Toasted walnuts: you can use fresh walnuts, but toasting brings out their fragrance. Heat oven to 350 degF/180 degC, spread walnuts on a cookie tin, and bake for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.2, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 428.9, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 28.4, Protein 7.4

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