Best 12 Apple And Walnut Tossed Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad that combines the natural sweetness of apples with the crunchy texture of walnuts? An apple and walnut tossed salad is a delightful dish that offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch, a side dish, or even as a main course for vegetarians and vegans. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, this salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and refreshed.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD



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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

5 cups torn romaine
5 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 large red apple, chopped
1 large green apple, chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/3 cup dried cranberries
CIDER VINAIGRETTE:
3/4 cup apple cider or juice
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup walnut oil or canola oil

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 TOSSED SALAD



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"The pretty, flavorful cranberry dressing for this fall salad is also good for gift-giving," suggests Mary LaJoie, of Glenoma, Washington, who shared the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup canola oil
2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
3 medium Red Delicious apples, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • For cranberry vinaigrette, combine the first seven ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. , Transfer to a serving dish. In a large bowl, toss the salad greens, apples and walnuts. Serve with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 29g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD



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This apple and walnut salad may be the simplest to make, but with its fresh, crisp greens, apples, and beautifully toasted walnuts, it is just delicious.

Provided by Elaine Lemm

Categories     Side Dish     Entree     Appetizer     Lunch     Salad

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup walnut halves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (good quality)
1 pinch kosher salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 head crisp romaine lettuce
1 rib celery
2 scallions
2 Granny Smith apples

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 F.
  • Place the walnuts on a small baking sheet. Roast on the center oven rack for 7 minutes. The walnuts should be a lovely golden brown color and no darker (if they get too dark, they will become bitter).
  • In a small bowl or a ramekin, combine the olive oil and a little balsamic at a time, whisking as you go until you create a thick, glossy dressing. Taste the dressing and add a little salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chop the lettuce into strips and finely slice the celery and scallions. Keep to one side.
  • When you are ready to serve the salad, cut the apples into quarters, then remove the core, slice thickly, and cut the slices in half. You are looking for a nice small chunk of apple.
  • Divide the salad greens and veggies between bowls or assemble in a large serving dish, then sprinkle apples over the top of each. Gently crush the walnuts over each so all the pieces fall onto the salad. Using a teaspoon, drizzle with the dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 756 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fiber 15 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 107 mg, Sugar 24 g, Fat 61 g, ServingSize 2 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

APPLE-FETA TOSSED SALAD



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A friend of mine shared this recipe with me after I raved about the delightful salad at dinner. I have served it for years now, and no matter where i take it, I have to bring along copies of the recipe to hand out. -Marlene Clark Apple Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup walnut halves
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
SALAD:
5 cups torn romaine
5 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 medium green apple, chopped
1 medium red apple, chopped
1/2 to 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat; stir in sugar and pepper. Add walnuts; toss to coat. Spread evenly onto a baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Place dressing ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Place salad ingredients in a large bowl; toss with dressing. Top with walnuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE, CHEESE AND TOASTED WALNUT SALAD



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Looking for a signature salad? Try this one and keep it handy in your go-to recipe collection.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 medium head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 10 cups)
4 cups mixed salad greens (from 10-oz bag)
1 container (4 oz) blue or Gorgonzola cheese crumbles
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
2 red apples, cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until sugar is dissolved (dressing will be thick); set aside.
  • In very large bowl (at least 4 quart), gently mix salad ingredients. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

APPLE-NUT TOSSED SALAD



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We love the light dressing over crunchy apples, walnuts and lettuce sprinkled with blue cheese.-Maureen Reubelt, Gales Ferry, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups torn Bibb lettuce
1/2 cup chopped apple
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 to 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, apple, onion, walnuts and blue cheese. In a large bowl, whisk the oil, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLE WALNUT SALAD



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Apples, walnuts, and cranberries in a creamy sauce make an excellent side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners!

Provided by Shana

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (6 ounce) container nonfat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 large apples - peeled, cored and chopped
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
1 cup dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl. Whisk in the softened cream cheese, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Stir the apples, 1 1/2 cups of walnuts, and the dried cranberries into the cream cheese mixture until well coated.
  • Spoon salad into a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts. Keep chilled until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 105.2 mg, Sugar 41.9 g

APPLE TOSSED SALAD



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My husband doesn't normally like apples in his salad, but he really likes this. It has a nice mixture of ingredients and is very easy to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons water
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups torn romaine
1 medium red apple, thinly sliced
1 small sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/4 cup sunflower kernels or walnuts

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first nine ingredients; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, apple, onion and sunflower kernel. Add dressing and toss to coat. Let stand for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GREENS, APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD



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I created this one night with what I had on hand. Simple and yummy, and a change from the same old tossed salad.

Provided by Messy44

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 1 large salad

Number Of Ingredients 9

mixed baby greens, of your choice
1 large apple, diced (I use Gala)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, shaved or shredded not grated
1/4 cup walnut oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix greens, apple, cranberries, and walnuts in large bowl.
  • Mix dressing ingredients in small bowl, pour over salad. Toss. Sprinkle parmesan on top.
  • Can substitute bleu cheese crumbles for the parmesan, if desired. Can also add a bit of red onion, if you like (I don't).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1341.2, Fat 122.1, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 29.3, Sodium 682, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 13.6, Sugar 27, Protein 27.5

APPLE WALNUT SALAD



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A refreshing apple and nut salad, with the addition of fresh mint! I use a mixture of crisp apples including galas and pink ladies--- I don't peel them, but you may peel your apples if you wish. Please feel free to adjust the amount of honey to suit your taste. Note: Best made with a fresh light tasting mint such as spearmint or lemon-mint; cook time is chill time.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups apples, coarsely diced
1 cup english walnut halves, toasted
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest (optional)
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup mint leaf, loosely packed and torn
1 tablespoon honey, to taste

Steps:

  • Mix together apples, lemon juice (and zest if using), mint leaves and walnuts.
  • In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise and honey, then pour over apple mixture and toss.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour, then remove. Serve cold or at room temperature. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.9, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 20.1, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 18.5, Protein 4.9

APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH STILTON CHEESE



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Very simple salad that will impress your guests. I suggest you make a double batch, this stuff doesn't last.

Provided by Matthew Molus

Categories     Apple

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces Stilton cheese
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons heavy cream (double)
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
6 sweet apples, unpeeled cored and cut into 1/2 inch dice (braeburn, gala, red delicious)
4 stalks celery, thinly sliced (save leaves for garnish)
2 tablespoons dried currants or 2 tablespoons raisins
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Put one third of the cheese in a large bowl.
  • Add olive oil and using a fork, mash together the cheese and oil.
  • Add vinegar and continue to mash and mix.
  • Add cream and pepper and mix well to make a thick creamy dressing.
  • Add the apples, sliced celery, currants, and lemon juice to the dressing and mix well.
  • Crumble the remaining cheese and sprinkle it over the salad along with half of the walnuts.
  • Mix them into the salad gently and evenly.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining walnuts and celery leaves.
  • Serve right away.
  • TOASTED WALNUTS.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Spread nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Place baking sheet in the oven and toast, stirring occasionally, until nuts are lightly browned, fragrant, and coated in a layer of their own oil.
  • Depending on the size of the nuts this may take between 10-20 minutes.
  • Remove the nuts from the pan as soon as they start to look done.
  • Pour them onto a plate to cool.

APPLE, WALNUT, AND ENDIVE SALAD



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This salad pairs bitter endive and arugula with apples and walnuts in a honey-mustard dressing. Don't forget the goat cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 shallot, minced
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 red apples, quartered, cored, and each quarter cut into 8 wedges
3 ounces baby arugula, washed and dried (6 cups)
1 Belgian endive, leaves separated, washed and dried
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
2 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a small skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts, stirring frequently until crisp and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, honey, shallot, and vinegar until well combined. Whisk in the oil until thick; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add apple and arugula; toss to coat. Arrange endive leaves on four serving plates, top with apple mixture and scatter mint, cheese, and walnuts over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp apples. Granny Smith apples are a good choice, as they hold their shape well in salads.
  • Toast the walnuts before adding them to the salad. This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use a light, flavorful dressing. A vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing is a good option.
  • Add other ingredients to the salad to your liking. Some good options include crumbled goat cheese, dried cranberries, or diced red onion.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the apples from browning.

Conclusion:

Apple and walnut salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Try experimenting with different types of apples, nuts, and dressings to find your perfect combination.

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