Apple Walnut Salad With Dates And Brie Recipes

APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD

This apple walnut salad delivers sweet and tangy flavor to simple salad greens with a quick apple cider vinaigrette, cranberries and Gorgonzola cheese. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Apple and Walnut Salad image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Ingredients

5 cups torn romaine
5 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 large red apple, chopped
1 large green apple, chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/3 cup dried cranberries
CIDER VINAIGRETTE:
3/4 cup apple cider or juice
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup walnut oil or canola oil

WALDORF SALAD WITH DATES

"For extra taste and texture, I added dates to the original recipe for this popular salad," writes Mary Kirner of Aurora, Illinois. "The combination is a nice fit for autumn meals."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Waldorf Salad with Dates image

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice and salt. Fold in the whipped topping. Stir in the apple, celery, walnuts and dates. Chill for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
Dash salt
1/2 cup whipped topping
1 medium apple, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup chopped dates

WHIPPED BRIE SALAD WITH DATES & CANDIED WALNUTS

This sumptuous salad is perfect for a group starter and can be whipped up the night before

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Starter

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Whipped brie salad with dates & candied walnuts image

Steps:

Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. To make the candied walnuts, shake the walnut halves in 2 tbsp water, then toss in the sugar. Scatter over a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 6-8 mins until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Carefully peel the rind off the brie and discard. Put the gooey inside in a medium-sized bowl. Using a spoon or small whisk, whip the brie until pale and spoonable. To make the dressing, whisk the oil and vinegar together, then season.
In a large bowl, combine the walnuts, dates and rocket, then mix with some of the dressing. Place a spoonful of whipped brie in the middle of each serving plate and arrange the salad around it. Scatter over the croutons, drizzle with a little extra dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 calories, Fat 41 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 1.23 milligram of sodium

Ingredients

600g brie
85g stoned dates , cut into small pieces
120g bag of rocket
100g shop-bought croûtons , crumbled
100g walnuts , halved
25g caster sugar
6 tbsp walnut oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

APPLE-BRIE SPINACH SALAD

In the summer, I don't like to prepare or eat large meals, so I often make salads. I'm always on the outlook for new and interesting recipes, and this one is a winner that I like to make for company. -Rhonda Crowe Victoria, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Apple-Brie Spinach Salad image

Steps:

Place apples on an ungreased baking sheet; brush with 2 tablespoons syrup. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3 minutes. Turn; brush with remaining syrup. Broil 3-5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. , In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cheese, pecans and apples. In a small saucepan, combine the dressing ingredients; bring to a boil. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Ingredients

4 large apples, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
4 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
8 cups fresh baby spinach
1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, cubed
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
DRESSING:
1/4 cup apple cider or juice
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced