Walnut Apple Salad Recipe
fresh spinach, apple, walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Wash the Vegetables
Thoroughly wash the fresh spinach, cucumber, tomato, and red onion under cold running water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- 2
Slice the Apple
Core and slice the apple into thin wedges. Leave the skin on for added texture and nutrients.
- 3
Dice the Cucumber
Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice into thin half-moon shapes.
- 4
Chop the Tomato
Remove the stem from the tomato and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Slice the Red Onion
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. You can soak the slices in cold water for a few minutes to reduce the sharpness if desired.
- 6
Prepare the Olives
If using whole olives, pit them and slice them into rings. If they are pre-sliced, simply measure out the quantity needed.
- 7
Toast the Walnuts
Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are fragrant and slightly golden.
Assembly
- 8
Combine the Salad
In a large salad bowl, combine the washed spinach, sliced apple, diced cucumber, chopped tomato, sliced red onion, and sliced olives.
- 9
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the toasted walnuts and crumbled blue cheese over the salad mixture.
- 10
Toss the Salad
Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined. Be careful not to crush the blue cheese.
- 11
