Best 7 Apple Walnut Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipes

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Apple walnut salad with cranberry vinaigrette is a simple yet sophisticated dish that combines sweet, crunchy, and tangy flavors. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side dish. The key to making a great apple walnut salad is to use fresh, crisp apples and crunchy walnuts. The cranberry vinaigrette adds a pop of sweetness and tartness that balances out the other flavors in the salad.

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 SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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From Bon Appetit 1995. My sister discovered this, and our entire family has loved it ever since. Try throwing in some crumbled bleu cheese or gorgonzola - tremendous!

Provided by duonyte

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup fresh cranberries or 1/4 cup frozen cranberries, thawed
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup vegetable oil, see Note2
10 cups mixed baby greens
2 apples, cored, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Puree cranberries in processor until smooth. Add vinegar, onion, sugar and mustard and process until well blended.
  • With processor running, gradually add oil and process until well blended.
  • Transfer to medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Dressing can be made one day ahead of time and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature and whisk before using.
  • Combine greens and apples in a large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat and sprinkle with walnuts.
  • Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.
  • Note1: I like Granny Smiths or Jonagold apples in this, although the original recipe calls for red delicious. I sometimes dice the apples, rather than slicing.
  • Note2: This is an older recipe, and I use much less oil in it these days - maybe 2/3 cup? I just pour it in and taste until it tastes right. I use about 2/3 grapeseed or other neutral oil and 1/3 olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.1, Fat 42.8, SaturatedFat 5.3, Sodium 12.9, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 10.5, Protein 1.8

APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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This is a great salad to serve for any autumn meal.

Provided by Barrett

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup cranberries
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
10 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
2 Red Delicious apples, cored and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted.
  • In a food processor, combine the cranberries, vinegar, onion, sugar, and mustard. Puree until smooth; gradually add oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, apples, and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 54.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

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 SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Apple Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     Apple

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup jellied cranberry sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon orange peel, grated
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium apples, chopped
3 stalks celery, sliced
3/4 cup dried cranberries
8 lettuce leaves, Bibb
3/4 cup brie cheese, cubed
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • In blender place vinaigrette ingredients. Cover and process 15 to 20 seconds until smooth. Pour in container, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Let stand at room temperature about 1 hour before serving.
  • In large bowl, stir together apples, celery and cranberries. Divide evenly among 8 lettuce lined salad plates.
  • Top each salad with cheese and walnuts. Sereve with cranberry vinaigrette.

APPLE-WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Ed Peterson

Categories     Salad     Food Processor     Leafy Green     Side     No-Cook     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Apple     Walnut     Chill     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Kansas     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup vegetable oil
10 cups mixed baby greens
2 Red Delicious apples, cored, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Puree cranberries in processor until smooth. Add vinegar, onion, sugar and mustard and process until well blended. With processor running, gradually add oil and process until well blended. Transfer to medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature and whisk before using.)
  • Combine greens and apples in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.

APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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This is a great salad to serve for any autumn meal.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Vinaigrette Dressing

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup cranberries
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
10 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
2 Red Delicious apples, cored and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted.n
  • In a food processor, combine the cranberries, vinegar, onion, sugar, and mustard. Puree until smooth; gradually add oil, and season with salt and pepper.n
  • In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, apples, and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts, and serve.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 54.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

Tips:

  • To make the perfect vinaigrette, use a ratio of three parts oil to one part vinegar. Whisk the dressing vigorously until it is well combined.
  • For a sweeter vinaigrette, add a little honey or maple syrup. For a more savory vinaigrette, add a pinch of salt or pepper.
  • Toasted walnuts add a delicious nutty flavor to the salad. To toast walnuts, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until they are fragrant and golden brown.
  • Choose a crisp apple for the salad, such as a Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. Cut the apple into thin slices so that they will absorb the dressing well.
  • If you don't have any fresh cranberries on hand, you can use dried cranberries instead. Just be sure to plump them up in some warm water before adding them to the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately after it is made, while the apples are still crisp and the vinaigrette is fresh.

Conclusion:

This apple walnut salad with cranberry vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its sweet, tangy, and crunchy flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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