Best 10 Apple Cheese And Toasted Walnut Salad Recipes

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Apple, cheese, and toasted walnut salad is a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover apples and walnuts. With a variety of ingredients and flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD



Apple and Walnut Salad image

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, 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

CHOPPED APPLE SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS, BLUE CHEESE AND POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE



Chopped Apple Salad With Toasted Walnuts, Blue Cheese and Pomegranate Vinaigrette image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 apples such as Granny Smith, Gala or Fuji, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 ounces baby spinach
2 large heads Belgian endive, thinly sliced crosswise
1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 pound blue cheese (such as Maytag), crumbled (2 cups)
1 cup Pomegranate Vinaigrette (see below)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 heaping tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine the apples, spinach, endive, walnuts and blue cheese in a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Whisk together the pomegranate molasses, vinegar, mustard and honey in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. The dressing can be made 2 days in advance and stored in a container with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator.

CHOPPED APPLE SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS, BLUE CHEESE AND POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE



Chopped Apple Salad with Toasted Walnuts, Blue Cheese and Pomegranate Vinaigrette image

Provided by Bobby Flay | Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 apples (Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji) any or a combination of all, skin left on, core removed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cups baby spinach
2 heads endive, thinly sliced
1 cup toasted coarsely chopped walnuts
3/4 pound blue cheese, crumbled (recommended: Maytag, Danish, Cabrales)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together the pomegranate molasses, vinegar, mustard, honey and salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
  • Combine the apples, spinach, endive, walnuts and blue cheese in a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat, season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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 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.

GRILLED APPLE TOSSED SALAD



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The grilled apples in this salad combine so well with the blue cheese, walnuts and balsamic dressing. I like to serve it on pink Depression glass dessert plates from my great-grandmother. -Paul Soska, Toledo, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup white or regular balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
2 large apples, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • For dressing, whisk together first 8 ingredients. In a bowl, toss apples with 1/4 cup dressing. Let stand 10 minutes., Place apple slices on a grill rack over medium heat; reserve marinade left in bowl. Grill apples, covered, until tender and lightly browned, 3-4 minutes per side, brushing with reserved marinade., To serve, toss greens with remaining dressing. Top with grilled apples, walnuts and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 28g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 360mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SAUTEED APPLE SALAD WITH ROQUEFORT CHEESE AND WALNUTS



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Categories     Salad     Sauté     Blue Cheese     Apple     Walnut     Fall     Endive     Watercress     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup Sherry wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cups mixed baby greens
3 cups trimmed watercress
1 Belgian endive, sliced
1 1/2 pounds Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar and thyme in small bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Combine greens, watercress and endive in large bowl. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples and sugar and sauté until apples are almost tender, about 8 minutes. Increase heat to high and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes longer. Place atop greens in bowl. Sprinkle salad with Roquefort and walnuts. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.

SWEET APPLE-WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD



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This light salad is based on one that is found on the menu of a large chain arcade/restaurant menu.

Provided by Scott K

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
4 cups salad greens
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced
½ cup candied walnuts
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup raspberry vinaigrette, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Season chicken with seasoned salt and grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Mix salad greens, apple slices, walnuts, and blue cheese together in a bowl. Drizzle raspberry vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat; divide salad between 2 plates.
  • Cut chicken into strips and place half the strips atop each salad portion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 77.3 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1206.4 mg, Sugar 22.3 g

GREENS, APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD



Greens, Apple and Walnut Salad image

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

Tips

  • Choose the right apples. For this salad, you'll want to use a firm, tart apple that will hold its shape when tossed with the other ingredients. Some good options include Granny Smith, Braeburn, and Honeycrisp.
  • Toast the walnuts. Toasting the walnuts brings out their flavor and makes them more crunchy. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat, or in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes.
  • Use a good quality cheese. The cheese you use in this salad should be flavorful and melty. Some good options include sharp cheddar, Gruyère, or Manchego.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time. The dressing for this salad can be made up to a day in advance. This will give the flavors time to meld and develop.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The apples will start to brown if they sit for too long.

Conclusion

This apple, cheese, and toasted walnut salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet apples, sharp cheese, and crunchy walnuts is sure to please everyone at your table.

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