ROASTED APPLE & CANDIED WALNUT SALAD

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To add even more visual interest and tasty texture, top a pretty plated salad with roasted apple fans and crunchy walnuts. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 large apples, peeled
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
5 cups torn romaine
5 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add walnuts and cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., Core apples and cut into quarters. Slice apples, but not all the way through, leaving slices attached at the stem end. Place apple quarters in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; fan slightly., In a small bowl, whisk the cider, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Set aside 1 cup for dressing; drizzle remaining mixture over apples. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 18-22 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, arrange the romaine, leaf lettuce, onion and cranberries on 12 salad plates. Top each with a roasted apple fan; sprinkle with cheese and candied nuts. Drizzle with reserved dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Jamuna Sunar
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I made this salad for a brunch party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Siniketo Xaba
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This is my go-to salad recipe for fall. The roasted apples and candied walnuts are the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Umima Noor
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the way the roasted apples and candied walnuts caramelize in the oven.


Sajid Mohamnadsajid
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This is a great salad for a fall dinner party. The roasted apples and candied walnuts add a festive touch.


Tara Plunkettmurhy
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover apples and walnuts.


Britanice Burke
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The roasted apples and candied walnuts add a nice touch of sweetness.


Khanzeb Khan
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I made this salad for a brunch party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Muther Nizamani
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This is my go-to salad recipe for fall. The roasted apples and candied walnuts are the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Hamikhan Hamikhan77 66
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the way the roasted apples and candied walnuts caramelize in the oven.


Elizabeth “MADAM” Oboh
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover apples.


Juanelys Rios
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This is a great salad for a fall dinner party. The roasted apples and candied walnuts add a festive touch.


Renesha Sampson
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Harrison Barnett
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Sawmil Magar
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the roasted apples and candied walnuts add a nice touch of sweetness.


Boshir Alamudin
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This is my new favorite salad! The roasted apples and candied walnuts are the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Tanu Tanuki
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was easy to transport and everyone loved the combination of flavors.


sako papazian
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The roasted apples and candied walnuts added a sweet and savory flavor that everyone loved.