Apple Walnut Salad
Walnuts candied with maple syrup, cinnamon and chili powder are the star of this apple walnut salad with blue cheese and pomegranate seeds.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time3 minutes mins
Total Time18 minutes mins
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
- For vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- For salad
- 1 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 ounces mixed greens
- 2 crisp apples cored and sliced thinly
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
For the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, combine the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until fully combined.
For the walnuts, place a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the maple syrup, cinnamon, chili powder, salt and pepper and toast for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer the nuts to a parchment-lined plate to cool.
For the salad, combine the mixed greens, apples, blue cheese, pomegranate, chives and walnuts. Toss with the vinaigrette before serving.
Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 461IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg