Apple, Cheese and Toasted Walnut Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Apple, Cheese and Toasted Walnut Salad
20 min.
10
231kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Apple, Cheese, and Toasted Walnut Salad! This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly suited for vegetarians and gluten-free diets, this salad is a versatile addition to any meal, whether you're serving it as a side dish, antipasti, or a light snack.

Imagine the crispness of fresh romaine and mixed salad greens, combined with the sweetness of red apples and the rich, creamy notes of blue or Gorgonzola cheese. The toasted walnut halves add a satisfying crunch, elevating the salad to a whole new level. The dressing, a harmonious blend of vegetable oil, sugar, white wine vinegar, and spices, brings everything together with a delightful tang that will leave you craving more.

Ready in just 20 minutes and serving up to 10 people, this salad is perfect for gatherings, picnics, or a simple weeknight dinner. With only 231 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a nutritious and delicious dish. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with this refreshing and wholesome salad that embodies the essence of good eating!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons citrus champagne vinegar 
  • tablespoon onion red finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard 
  • 0.3 teaspoon celery seed 
  • 10 cups the of 1 cos lettuce 
  • cups the salad mixed (from 10-oz bag)
  • oz gorgonzola blue
  • cup walnut halves toasted
  •  apples red cut into bite-size pieces

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

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.
  3. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories231kcal
Protein8.45%
Fat68.34%
Carbs23.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.61
Glycemic Load
5.07
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
13.586521651434%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.89mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.47mg
Epigallocatechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
2.74mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.45mg
Isorhamnetin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Quercetin
2.7mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:231.47kcal
11.57%
Fat:18.43g
28.35%
Saturated Fat:3.98g
24.87%
Carbohydrates:14.09g
4.7%
Net Carbohydrates:11.41g
4.15%
Sugar:9.75g
10.83%
Cholesterol:8.5mg
2.83%
Sodium:255.74mg
11.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.13g
10.25%
Vitamin A:4384.06IU
87.68%
Vitamin K:62.94µg
59.94%
Manganese:0.52mg
25.98%
Folate:86.84µg
21.71%
Copper:0.23mg
11.68%
Phosphorus:110.46mg
11.05%
Fiber:2.68g
10.72%
Calcium:92.89mg
9.29%
Vitamin C:7.53mg
9.13%
Magnesium:32.13mg
8.03%
Potassium:267.96mg
7.66%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.31%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.56%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.96%
Iron:1.03mg
5.75%
Vitamin E:0.84mg
5.58%
Zinc:0.83mg
5.55%
Selenium:2.72µg
3.88%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.73%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
2.61%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.31%