Greens Apple And Walnut Salad Food

APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD

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.

GREENS, APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix greens, apple, cranberries, and walnuts in large bowl.
• Mix dressing ingredients in small bowl, pour over salad. Toss. Sprinkle parmesan on top.
• Can substitute bleu cheese crumbles for the parmesan, if desired. Can also add a bit of red onion, if you like (I don't).

MIXED GREENS' SALAD WITH APPLES AND MAPLE-WALNUT OIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In small glass bowl, prepare salad dressing first and set aside.
• Use salad spinner to remove excess moisture from the greens.
• *In large non-reactive serving bowl place the sliced apples and toss them with a little bit of apple cider to halt oxidizing.
• Next, add the salad greens, a few tablespoons of the salad dressing and toss gently again with tongs to mix.
• Serve remaining salad dressing on side along with the toasted walnuts if using.
• *For best results, cut up apples and toss with the vinegar right before serving.

SPINACH AND GREEN APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar and mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss the spinach with the dressing until evenly coated then divide the spinach among 4 serving plates.
• Core the apple and slice it into matchsticks. Sprinkle a quarter of the apple pieces on top of each salad. Follow with the walnut pieces. Serve immediately.

GREEN APPLE AND CELERY SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

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.

CRUNCHY APPLE-WALNUT SALAD WITH PARMESAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss arugula with fruit, nuts, onions and 1/2 cup cheese.
• Whisk lemon juice, mustard, pepper, garlic and remaining cheese in small bowl until blended. Gradually whisk in oil until blended.
• Drizzle Parmesan dressing over salad; mix lightly.

APPLE, BEET AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Wash but do not trim the beets.
• Boil them until tender and remove them to cold water.
• (Or roast them, if you prefer.) When they are cool, peel them and cut them into 1 cm cubes or small slices.
• Mix the apple cider or juice, the walnut oil, the lemon juice, the vinegar and the spices in a small jar and shake well.
• Core and chop the apples.
• Wash, dry, and tear up the lettuce.
• Arrange it on plates with the apples, beets and nuts over it.
• Drizzle the dressing over the salads.

GLAZED WALNUT, APPLE, AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Add greens to bowl, top with apples and cheese and sprinkle with Glazed Walnuts.
• Add the optional craisins and shredded coconut.
• Drizzle with salad dressing, toss and serve immediately.

GREEN APPLE SALAD WITH BLUEBERRIES, FETA, AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Layer salad greens, Granny smith apple, walnuts, feta cheese, cranberries, and green onions in a large bowl.
• Combine vegetable oil, blueberries, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt in a food processor or blender; pulse into a smooth dressing.
• Pour dressing over salad; toss to combine. Chill until serving.

BEET SOUP WITH GREENS, APPLE SALAD AND CILANTRO-WALNUT PESTO

Steps:

• To make the soup, place beets and broth in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender, about 1 hour. Drain, reserving broth. When cool enough to handle, slip skins off beets. Set aside 2 beets. Place half of the remaining beets in a food processor. Measure broth and add enough water, if necessary, to make 9 cups. Add half of broth to beets and puree until smooth. Repeat with remaining beets and broth. Combine batches and stir in salt and pepper. Reheat before serving and stir in lemon juice and more salt, if needed.
• To make the beet greens, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beet greens and saute for 10 minutes. Add 1/3 cup of water, cover and cook until tender, about 10 minutes more. Coarsely grate the reserved beets and stir into the greens with 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Stir in the apple, walnut oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Place the cilantro, walnuts and 1/2 cup of olive oil in a food processor and process until smooth. Add3/4 teaspoon of salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons of lemon juice.
• Place the beet green mixture, the apple mixture, the pesto and the sour cream in separate bowls. Ladle the soup into bowls. Serve, passing the condiments separately.

GREEN APPLE AND CELERY SALAD WITH WALNUT AND MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

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.

WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD WITH GREEN APPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring 2 inches of water with 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan. Add chicken and poach at a bare simmer, partially covered, until just cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes.
• While chicken poaches, whisk together lemon juice, honey, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl until honey and salt have dissolved. Whisk in shallot and oil, then whisk in apple.
• Divide lettuce, grapes, walnuts, and celery between 2 plates and drizzle with half of vinaigrette. Slice chicken and put on top of salads, then drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.

APPLE, DRIED CHERRY, AND WALNUT SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• For dressing:
• Whisk mayonnaise, maple syrup, vinegar, and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil until mixture thickens slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewhisk before using.)
• For salad:
• Toss greens, apples, cherries, and 1/4 cup walnuts in large bowl to combine. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad equally among plates. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup walnuts and serve.

FRISEE AND GREEN-APPLE SALAD WITH GOAT-CHEESE TOASTS

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Make the salad: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet, and toast until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss together frisee, walnuts, and apple in a large bowl. Add dressing, and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving platter.
• Preheat broiler. Place cheese, cut side up, on a second baking sheet, and drizzle with oil. Broil until top is browned and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. Place on platter. Serve with baguette toasts.