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Apple Salad With Candied Walnuts

Fresh Apple Salad With Candied Walnuts for a Crunchy Delight

This Apple Salad With Candied Walnuts combines fresh apples and sweet walnuts for an energizing dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Crisp Apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 4 cups Mixed Greens (Spinach and Arugula)
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Finely sliced
For the Candied Walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts Can be substituted with pecans
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can be swapped with maple syrup for a vegan option

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Small bowl
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and dry apples, core and slice them. Wash mixed greens and dry. Slice red onion.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan, add walnuts and brown sugar. Cook for 5-7 minutes until caramelized.
  3. Mix olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey in a small bowl.
  4. Combine mixed greens, apples, and red onion in a bowl. Drizzle dressing and toss gently.
  5. Fold in candied walnuts before serving to maintain their crunch.
  6. Serve immediately on a platter or individual bowls for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve fresh for the best experience and adjust dressing flavors to your liking.

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