Apple Nut Tossed Salad Recipes

CINNAMON APPLE-NUT SALAD

This sensational apple salad features lots of color, taste and texture. But don't wait for a party to enjoy it-treat your clan to this refreshing and tasty delight on weeknights, too. The cinnamon in the dressing is a fantastic accent to the crisp apples. -Jessica Lin, West Hartford, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cinnamon Apple-Nut Salad image

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the apples, pecans, cranberries and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over apple mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

3 medium red apples, chopped
3 medium Granny Smith apples, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup plus 1-1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper

APPLE-WALNUT TOSSED SALAD

"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

Apple-Walnut Tossed Salad image

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.

Ingredients

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

APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD

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

Apple and Walnut Salad image

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.

Ingredients

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

APPLE, CHEESE AND TOASTED WALNUT SALAD

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

Apple, Cheese and Toasted Walnut Salad image

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

Ingredients

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

NUTTY APPLE SALAD

Peanut butter in the dressing and interesting ingredients like marshmallows and mixed nuts give this Waldorf salad a tasty twist. I've tried versions without the peanut butter, but this is my favorite. -Maryellen Hays, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nutty Apple Salad image

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine apples, celery, grapes and marshmallows. In a chilled bowl, beat milk until frothy. Add sugar and vanilla. beat in mayonnaise and peanut butter. , Pour over apple mixture; stir until coated. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, stir in nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ingredients

2 cups cubed tart apples
2 cups thinly sliced celery
2 cups halved seedless grapes
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/3 cup cold evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 cup mixed nuts, optional

APPLE TOSSED SALAD

My husband doesn't normally like apples in his salad, but he really likes this. It has a nice mixture of ingredients and is very easy to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Apple Tossed Salad image

Steps:

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first nine ingredients; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, apple, onion and sunflower kernel. Add dressing and toss to coat. Let stand for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ingredients

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons water
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups torn romaine
1 medium red apple, thinly sliced
1 small sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/4 cup sunflower kernels or walnuts

APPLE-FETA TOSSED SALAD

A friend of mine shared this recipe with me after I raved about the delightful salad at dinner. I have served it for years now, and no matter where i take it, I have to bring along copies of the recipe to hand out. -Marlene Clark Apple Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Apple-Feta Tossed Salad image

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat; stir in sugar and pepper. Add walnuts; toss to coat. Spread evenly onto a baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Place dressing ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Place salad ingredients in a large bowl; toss with dressing. Top with walnuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup walnut halves
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
SALAD:
5 cups torn romaine
5 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 medium green apple, chopped
1 medium red apple, chopped
1/2 to 1 cup crumbled feta cheese