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Apple, Cheese and Toasted Walnut Salad

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19 Ratings

5 spoons 37%

4 spoons 26%

3 spoons 11%

2 spoons 11%

1 spoons 16%

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PREP TIME
20 Min
TOTAL TIME
20 Min
SERVINGS
10

Dressing

1/3: cup vegetable oil

1/4: cup sugar

3: tablespoons white wine vinegar

1: tablespoon finely chopped red onion

1/2: teaspoon salt

1/2: teaspoon ground mustard

1/4: to 1/2 teaspoon celery seed

Salad

1: medium head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 10 cups)

4: cups mixed salad greens (from 10-oz bag)

1: container (4 oz) blue or Gorgonzola cheese crumbles

1: cup walnut halves, toasted

2: red apples, cut into bite-size pieces

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1 In medium bowl, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until sugar is dissolved (dressing will be thick); set aside.
2 In very large bowl (at least 4 quart), gently mix salad ingredients. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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Expert Tips

To toast walnut halves, spread on cookie sheet; bake at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

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Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 240

(Calories from Fat 160),

Total Fat 17g

(Saturated Fat 4g,
Trans Fat 0g),

Cholesterol 10mg;
Sodium 290mg;
Total Carbohydrate 17g

(Dietary Fiber 3g,
Sugars 13g),

Protein 5g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Vitamin A 80.00%;
Vitamin C 30.00%;
Calcium 10.00%;
Iron 6.00%;

Exchanges:

1 Starch;
0 Fruit;
0 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
1/2 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
0 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
3 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 8/13/2011 12:04:00 AM REPORT ABUSE Avalonana said:

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This salad is absolutely delicious. I have made it for a bridal shower and a men's lunch - there was nothing left in the bowl! Several have asked for the recipe. The dressing is very fresh tasting, and the combination of nuts-gorgonzola-apples is perfect. This is a winner!

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