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Apple, Cheese and Toasted Walnut Salad

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19 Ratings

5 Stars 37%

4 Stars 26%

3 Stars 11%

2 Stars 11%

1 Stars 16%

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  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total Time 20 min
  • Servings 10

Ingredients

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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LOCATION

Directions

  • 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.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

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

Skim prep time and use a bottled salad dressing.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
240
(
Calories from Fat
160),
% Daily Value
Total Fat
17g
17%
(Saturated Fat
4g,
4%
Trans Fat
0g
0%
),
Cholesterol
10mg
10%;
Sodium
290mg
290%;
Total Carbohydrate
17g
17%
(Dietary Fiber
3g
3%
  Sugars
13g
13%
),
Protein
5g
5%
;
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
80%;
Vitamin C
30%;
Calcium
10%;
Iron
6%;
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:
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 4/6/2013 5:48:03 PM REPORT ABUSE ValSpencer said:
Rating:
This was so good. My husband even said you can make me that salad anytime.
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Posted 8/13/2011 12:04:00 AM REPORT ABUSE Avalonana said:
Rating:
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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Posted 8/9/2011 7:22:52 AM REPORT ABUSE really_cooking said:
Rating:
good starter
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