Best Mixed Greens Salad With Apples And Maple Walnut Oil Dressing Recipes

VINAIGRETTE FOR GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
• Place the salad greens in a medium bowl and add enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper, if desired, and serve immediately.

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.

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.

ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
• In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
• In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
• Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.

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.

CRUNCHY APPLE MIXED GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

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).

APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted.
• In a food processor, combine the cranberries, vinegar, onion, sugar, and mustard. Puree until smooth; gradually add oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, apples, and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts, and serve.