Best 11 Spiced Walnuts For Winter Green Salad With Honey Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipes

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With the winter season approaching, it's time to cozy up with a warm and comforting salad. A spiced walnut green salad with honey apple cider vinaigrette is the perfect dish to bring a burst of flavor to your table. This salad is packed with roasted walnuts, crisp greens, and a tangy dressing that will tantalize your taste buds. The combination of sweet, savory, and tart flavors creates a truly unique and unforgettable dish. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best recipe for this delightful winter salad.

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WINTER GREEN SALAD WITH APPLE CIDER HONEY VINAIGRETTE



Winter Green Salad with Apple Cider Honey Vinaigrette image

A blend of sweet and savoury ingredients with a variety of textures, this winter green salad recipe features delicious fresh spinach, sweet pears, and kiwis. Ready in ten minutes!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups (packed) baby spinach
3 kiwifruits, peeled and chopped
2 large celery ribs, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced diagonally
1 ripe pear, quartered and thinly sliced
¾ cup pecans (or walnuts)
2 oz. soft unripened goat cheese, crumbled
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp pure honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Sea salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl (or mason jar), whisk (or seal with lid and shake) together the vinaigrette ingredients until well combined. Taste and adjust the dressing to your preference.
  • In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients, then drizzle the desired amount of vinaigrette on top. Toss to combine. Best served immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 grams carbohydrates, Fat 31.9 grams fat, Protein 5.9 grams protein, ServingSize 1

WINTER GREEN SALAD WITH GREEN APPLE VINAIGRETTE



Winter Green Salad with Green Apple Vinaigrette image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small head escarole, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 Belgian endive, leaves separated
1 celery stalk, cut on the diagonal into thin slices
1 small Granny Smith apple, halved cored and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely diced shallot
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine greens, celery, and apples in a large bowl. Whisk together both vinegars and the shallot. Slowly whisk in the oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss the salad ingredients with some of the vinaigrette. Garnish with shaved Parmigiano.

GARDEN SALAD WITH APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Garden Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups apple cider
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1 cinnamon stick
2 cups grapeseed or salad oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 cups loosely packed mixed torn greens such as romaine, red or green leaf lettuce, or radicchio, washed and dried
2 cups assorted berries: blueberries, raspberries and blackberries
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced
1 1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl or jar with a tight fitting lid combine cider, vinegar, honey, cinnamon, oil, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss lettuce, berries, apples, and blue cheese with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AND HONEY VINAIGRETTE DRESSING



Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey Vinaigrette Dressing image

Great to top a salad made with fresh baby greens, apples, candied toasted walnuts and a soft mild cheese. This recipe is a combo of a bunch of recipes - this one works the best for the above ingredients for my taste. I use unfiltered apple cider vinegar and fresh honey from the bee keeper from the farmers market but you can use any cider vinegar and honey that you have on hand.

Provided by DebS 2

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 Cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup olive oil (good quality)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, water, honey, salt and pepper in a blender.
  • Drizzle olive oil into blender until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.3, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 582.9, Carbohydrate 5.9, Sugar 5.8

GREEN APPLE AND CELERY SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



Green Apple and Celery Salad with Walnuts and Mustard Vinaigrette image

Categories     Fruit     Mustard     Nut     Vegetable     Appetizer     Side     No-Cook     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Apple     Walnut     Celery     Fall     Raw     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
5 teaspoons honey
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large bunch celery with leaves
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered, cored; each quarter cut into 2 wedges, then thinly sliced crosswise into triangle shapes
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
  • Trim celery leaves and chop enough to measure 1 cup. Thinly slice stalks on deep diagonal. Place celery pieces in bowl of cold water. (Vinaigrette, celery leaves, and celery pieces can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
  • Drain celery; pat dry with paper towels. Combine celery, celery leaves, apples, and walnuts in large bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.

WINTER GREEN SALAD WITH HONEY-APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Winter Green Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette image

This simple yet elegant salad recipe is courtesy of White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford. Also try:Turkey Lasagna with Spinach

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound mixed winter greens, such as chicory, frisee, tatsoi, spinach, or arugula
1/2 fresh fennel bulb, thinly sliced crosswise
1 Granny Smith apple, julienned
Spiced Walnuts for Winter Green Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette
White House Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place greens, fennel, apple, and walnuts in a large bowl; add vinaigrette and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

SPICED WALNUTS FOR WINTER GREEN SALAD WITH HONEY-APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Spiced Walnuts for Winter Green Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette image

These walnuts add some kick to Cristeta Comerford's Winter Green Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Nuts & Seeds

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup walnut halves
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon store-bought Cajun spice mix

Steps:

  • Toast walnuts in a medium skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar and cook, tossing nuts, until sugar is melted. Season with Cajun spice; remove from heat and let cool.

APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Apple Cider Vinaigrette image

Consider this vinaigrette a blank slate. You can use it as is, or add some favorite herbs, such as thyme, basil or cilantro. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Store in the refrigerator. Just before serving, shake dressing again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED APPLE SALAD WITH SPICY MAPLE-CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Roasted Apple Salad with Spicy Maple-Cider Vinaigrette image

We bought loads of apples and needed to use them. To help the flavors come alive, I roasted the apples and tossed them with a sweet dressing. -Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 medium Fuji, Gala or other firm apples, quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
4 pitted dates, quartered
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place apples in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Roast 20-30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and dates. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat., Divide mixture among 8 plates. Top with goat cheese and roasted apples; sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HONEY APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Honey Apple Cider Vinaigrette image

This is a super easy, super tasty vinaigrette to use on any salad. It's customizable to your own tastes, and uses fairly simple ingredients that are already available in most home pantries.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Vinaigrette Dressing

Time 5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons honey, or to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon oregano
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and pepper in a small jar. Place lid on tightly and shake until ingredients are well combined. Pour in olive oil, and shake jar again to combine.
  • Use immediately or keep extra stored in the fridge. Shake jar again before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 183.8 mg

SEASONAL COUNTRY SALAD WITH SPICED WALNUTS



Seasonal Country Salad with Spiced Walnuts image

Provided by Katy Sparks

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     Bake     Quick & Easy     Walnut     Spring     Anise     Lettuce     Coriander     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

For the spiced walnuts
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground star anise
2 tablespoons ground coriander seed
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Salt
2 cups shelled walnut halves
For the salad
1 pound mixed lettuces, washed and dried
1/4 cup Aged Sherry-Walnut Vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Make the spiced walnuts:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, spices, and salt. Toast the walnuts lightly on a sheet pan in the oven, for about 4-5 minutes. While the nuts are toasting, heat the spiced sugar in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. When the sugar just begins to melt around the edges, toss in the warm nuts, straight from the oven. Shake the pan vigorously over the burner until all the nuts are coated in sugar - it will cling in somewhat uneven patches, but that is the effect I like. Pour the nuts onto a plate or baking sheet to cool - don't be tempted to try one until they have really cooled down, since sugar at this temperature will give you a burned tongue to remember!
  • Make your salad:
  • Toss the salad greens with the spiced walnuts and the vinaigrette and top with a generous slice of ham and 1 ounce of cheese per person, according to the seasons (see Weighing Your Options).
  • Weighing your options:
  • Spring: Grilled Asparagus with Serrano Ham and Maytag Blue Cheese (to grill asparagus, blanch the asparagus to halfway tender, brush with a little olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill until lightly brown)
  • Summer: Fresh Black Mission Figs with Smithfield Ham and Aged Goat Cheese
  • Fall: Lightly Roasted Seckel Pears with Pecorino Romano and Prosciutto
  • Winter: Blood Oranges and Fennel with Feta and Prosciutto

Tips

  • Use a variety of nuts. Spiced walnuts are the star of this recipe, but you can also use pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts.
  • Roast the nuts before spicing them. This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more crispy.
  • Use a variety of spices. The spices in this recipe are just a suggestion. Feel free to experiment with different combinations of spices to create your own unique blend.
  • Don't overcook the nuts. Keep a close eye on them while they are roasting so that they don't burn.
  • Let the nuts cool completely before adding them to the salad. This will help to prevent the nuts from making the salad soggy.
  • Use a light touch with the honey-apple cider vinaigrette. You don't want to overdress the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This is a dish that is best enjoyed fresh.

Conclusion

Spiced walnuts are a delicious and versatile addition to any winter salad. They add a crunchy texture, a nutty flavor, and a touch of sweetness. The honey-apple cider vinaigrette is the perfect complement to the walnuts, and it brings all of the flavors of the salad together. This salad is a great way to celebrate the flavors of the season and enjoy a healthy meal.

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