Apple-Walnut Salad

Apple-Walnut Salad
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Recipe Credit: . Photo Credit: Kyle Dreier.
Summary
This light and fresh salad is packed full of fall flavors. It would make a great addition to a Thanksgiving table to add more fresh vegetables to the meal.
  • Prep time
    15 min
  • Servings
    6 Servings
  • Serving size
    1 cup
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

6 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1 cup
  • Amount per serving Calories 140

  • Total Fat 11g
    • Saturated Fat 1.5g
    • Trans Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Sodium 145mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 11g
    • Dietary Fiber 2g
    • Total Sugars 7g
  • Protein 2g
  • Potassium 224mg
  • Phosphorus 40mg

Choices/Exchanges: 1 Nonstarchy vegetable, 2 Fat

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • Granny Smith or other tart apple (peeled and cubed)
    2
  • spinach
    2 cup
  • endive (sliced)
    1 cup
  • walnuts (chopped)
    1/4 cup
  • bleu cheese (crumbled)
    3 tbsp
  • red wine vinegar
    2 tbsp
  • lemon juice
    1 tbsp
  • Dijon Mustard
    1 tsp
  • honey
    1/2 tsp
  • olive oil
    1/4 cup
  • salt
    1/4 tsp
  • black pepper
    1/4 tsp
  • fresh chives (minced)
    2 tbsp
Directions

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, toss the apples, spinach, endive, walnuts, and blue cheese to combine.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, and honey. Add the oil in a thin stream, whisking to emulsify. Whisk in the salt and pepper.

  3. Pour the dressing on the salad and toss gently. Place the salad in a serving bowl and sprinkle with the chives.

Reviews
  • Recommended

    I enjoyed this recipe. It is a very easy one to make! I, however, would suggest adding the dressing little by little to your taste. For me, there was too much dressing and the Salas was drowning in it. Again, that is all a matter of personal preference. It still was very tasty!