Apple Walnut Salad

This substantial salad packs a lot of flavor into each bite with its winning combination of peppery arugula, seasoned walnuts, tart apples, sharp blue cheese, and a nicely sweetened vinaigrette.

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Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple walnut salad, salad

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 633kcal

Ingredients

Salad:

4 cups Arugula washed and dried
4 ounces Walnuts
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 medium Apples cored and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
1/2 small Red Onion thinly sliced
4 ounces Blue Cheese crumbled
Salt and Pepper to taste

Vinaigrette:

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup White Balsamic Vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1 clove Garlic minced
Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

Make Candied Walnuts:

Place top oven rack in the center position and pre-heat oven to 350°F.
In a small bowl, toss walnuts with honey and cinnamon until evenly coated. Arrange walnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Place baking sheet in pre-heated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.

Make Vinaigrette:

While the walnuts are toasting, prepare the vinaigrette by combining the white balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic in a small glass bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until well combined. Taste and adjust other flavors, as desired. Set aside.

Make the Salad:

Add sliced apples to large salad bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice. Toss until well coated. Add arugula, seasoned walnuts, red onion slices, and blue cheese to bowl and gently toss to combine.
Drizzle salad with a little vinaigrette right before serving and toss to combine. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side. Enjoy!

Notes

Tip: To remove the sharp taste from red onion, place the slices in a small bowl filled with cold water. Soak for 10-15 minutes. Remove from water and pay dry before serving.

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