Best 6 Spinach Apple And Walnut Salad Recipes

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Spinach, apple, and walnut salad is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of sweet, crunchy, and nutty. It's a great option for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and healthy salad that's sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE WALNUT SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



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This Apple Walnut Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing is a delicious winter salad recipe that's packed with healthy greens, fruit, nuts, sweet onions, sharp blue cheese and buttery goat cheese, all topped with a sweet balsamic salad dressing!

Provided by Chrissie

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups fresh baby spinach
1 golden delicious apple (thinly sliced)
1 honeycrisp apple (thinly sliced)
1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced)
1/4 cup walnuts (roughly chopped)
1/4 cup goat cheese (crumbled)
1/4 cup blue cheese (crumbled)
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Add the spinach, apple slices, onion slices, and walnuts to a large bowl.
  • Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well, and top with the goat cheese and blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 219 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 24 g

APPLE-WALNUT-SPINACH SALAD



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Fresh spinach, apples and red onions combine with crumbled feta cheese and crunchy walnuts for a flavor-packed salad that's sure to please.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups baby spinach leaves
1 apple, thinly sliced
1/2 cup ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/4 cup slivered red onions
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup KRAFT Classic Caesar Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

SPINACH APPLE SALAD



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Whenever Mom made this salad, it was the first thing on my plate. With spinach, apples, raisins and a light dressing, this beautiful harvest salad is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. -Darlis Wilfer, Phelps, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 cup diced unpeeled apple
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup raisins
2 cups torn fresh spinach
2 cups torn romaine

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, salt and sugar; mix well. Add apple, onion and raisins; toss lightly to coat. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. , Just before serving, combine spinach and romaine in a large salad bowl; add dressing and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH APPLE, HONEY-ROASTED WALNUTS, AND BLACKBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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This delicious spinach salad is paired with blackberries, apple, honey roasted walnuts, and a blackberry vinaigrette--it's perfect for a dinner party when blackberries are in season.

Provided by N Yager

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons honey
3 cups raw walnut halves
½ tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons seedless blackberry jam
4 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
8 cups fresh spinach
1 sweet apple, chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
1 cucumber, sliced and quartered
2 red bell peppers, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
12 ounces fresh blackberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place 3 tablespoons honey in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium until honey liquefies, about 30 to 45 seconds. Add walnuts and stir to coat. Spread in one layer onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until nuts have darkened slightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and stir to coat. Allow to cool.
  • Combine olive oil, blackberry jam, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons honey, basil, salt, and pepper in a lidded jar. Shake until vinaigrette is well combined and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
  • Combine spinach, sweet apple, Granny Smith apple, cucumber, bell peppers, green onions, feta, and cooled walnuts in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Carefully mix in blackberries. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 290.6 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH WALNUTS



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Nutritious spinach gets a protein boost from walnuts and eggs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 minced shallot
1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh tarragon (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
3/4 pound trimmed spinach
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
4 quartered hard-cooked eggs
8 ounces thinly sliced mushrooms
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, shallot, and tarragon.
  • Add spinach, walnuts, hard-cooked eggs, and mushrooms. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Toss just before serving.

DIJON-WALNUT SPINACH SALAD



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This family favorite of ours has a great fresh taste, lots of different textures and can be tossed together in a heartbeat. For variety, change up the dressing to honey mustard or any other favorite. -Chris DeMontravel, Mohegan Lake, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
1/2 cup honey Dijon vinaigrette

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, cranberries and walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp spinach for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to the salad, such as dried fruit, shredded cheese, or cooked chicken.
  • For a sweeter salad, use a sweeter apple variety, such as Honeycrisp or Gala.
  • For a more savory salad, use a tart apple variety, such as Granny Smith or Braeburn.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare all of the ingredients and store them separately in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, toss the salad together.

Conclusion:

This spinach, apple, and walnut salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish. With its colorful ingredients and delightful flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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