Jul 14 2026
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Apple Walnut Recipe

Inspired by The Windmill & Bar 51
Time30m
Serves4

mixed greens, grilled chicken, apple slices, candied walnuts, craisins & blue cheese crumbles with poppy seed dressing

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Candied Walnuts

Poppy Seed Dressing

Method

Prepare Candied Walnuts

  1. 1

    Toast the Walnuts

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the walnuts and salt, stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted.

  2. 2

    Add Sugar

    Sprinkle sugar over the walnuts. Continue to stir for another 5-7 minutes until the sugar has melted and the walnuts are coated and caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool on parchment paper.

Prepare Poppy Seed Dressing

  1. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.

Assemble Salad

  1. 4

    Prepare Greens

    In a large serving bowl, add the mixed greens as the base.

  2. 5

    Add Chicken

    Slice the grilled chicken breast and layer it over the mixed greens.

  3. 6

    Add Remaining Ingredients

    Arrange apple slices, craisins, blue cheese crumbles, and candied walnuts on top of the chicken.

  4. 7

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.

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