Apple Walnut Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 People
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Calories
440 kcal
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Course
Salad
Apple Walnut Salad
Description
Apple Walnut Salad brings together fresh mixed greens and thinly sliced Cosmic Crisp apples for crispness and natural sweetness. The salad includes crunchy walnut halves and crumbled blue cheese, providing contrast in texture and a creamy, pungent element. Large, broken bread croutons add an additional layer of crunch. The vinaigrette, made by whisking apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup with olive oil, lends a harmonious blend of tartness and sweetness seasoned with salt and pepper.
The simple toss of greens, apples, and walnuts with most of the dressing softens the bitter and mild flavors slightly. Adding in blue cheese and croutons at the end prevents them from becoming soggy, maintaining varied textures. This salad pairs well with roasted meats or can stand alone as a refreshing starter or light meal.
The recipe suggests using Cosmic Crisp apples for their firm texture and sweetness but any good apple will work. Adjust seasoning of the dressing to taste, and serve immediately for the best texture between crunchy and tender components.
Ingredients
- 8 c mixed greens
- 3 apple cored and thinly sliced, Cosmic Crisp variety
- 1 c blue cheese crumbled
- 1 ½ c walnut halves
- 1 ½ c Bread croutons or regular square croutons, thin, broken into large pieces
- 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar with mustard and maple syrup. Whisk in olive oil then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, add greens, apples and walnuts. Toss gently with ⅔ of the vinaigrette. Add in crumbled blue cheese and croutons, toss gently one more time. Arrange on a platter or serve in bowls with additional dressing as desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 411mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 834IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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