Mixed Greens with Apples and Walnut Vinaigrette
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Description: This delightful recipe, discovered in a recent issue of Sunset Magazine, is a culinary gem, perfect for those special holiday gatherings where you want to impress your guests with a dish that’s both elegant and delicious.
Recipe Category: Apple
Keywords: Fruit, Vegetable, Potluck, Christmas, Thanksgiving, < 30 Mins, Easy
Aggregated Rating: 4.5 (from 2 reviews)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 289.9
- Fat Content: 25g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 22.5mg
- Sodium Content: 428.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 9.9g
- Fiber Content: 1.8g
- Sugar Content: 5.3g
- Protein Content: 8.5g
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup walnuts
- 1/3 cup walnut oil
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 3 shallots
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 2 Fuji apples
- 2 sweet apples
- 3/4 cup sliced red onion
- 6 cups mixed baby greens
- 8 ounces Maytag blue cheese
Instructions:
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Toast Walnuts: In an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over medium heat, stir walnuts often until they are lightly browned, which typically takes about 6 to 7 minutes. Once toasted, remove them from the heat and let them cool.
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Prepare Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the walnut oil, cider vinegar, finely chopped shallots, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of the toasted walnuts. Stir in the fresh chives, and season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
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Prepare Apples: Core and slice the Fuji and sweet apples, then cut them into bite-size pieces.
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Assemble Salad: Add the sliced apples and red onion to the mixed baby greens in a large bowl.
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Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared walnut vinaigrette over the salad mixture, and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
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Add Cheese: Sprinkle half of the Maytag blue cheese over the dressed salad, and gently mix it in.
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Plate the Salad: Mound the salad equally onto 8 to 10 plates, ensuring each serving has a generous portion of apples, greens, and cheese.
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Final Touch: Sprinkle the remaining Maytag blue cheese and toasted walnuts over the plated salads to add an extra layer of flavor and texture.
This exquisite Mixed Greens with Apples and Walnut Vinaigrette recipe is not only bursting with vibrant flavors and textures but also showcases the beauty of seasonal ingredients. Whether you’re serving it for a festive holiday meal or a casual gathering, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. Enjoy!
