Recipe With Apples Salad

Don’t overlook this Apple Walnut Salad. Vibrant and complex with layers of crunch and zip, this stunning green salad is perfect for a holiday gathering. It’s anything but forgettable and just what a more decadent meal needs to feel balanced and complete.

The varied flavors, textures, and an unexpected, absolutely delectable cinnamon dressing make it memorable and something your guests will thank you for preparing.

Crisp, sweet apple slices are a natural pairing with rich, toasty walnuts and creamy blue cheese (yes, you can swap goat cheese or make it an apple walnut feta salad if you prefer).

Apple Walnut Salad Recipe

For the greens, I chose a mix of arugula and endive, a slightly bitter green that is in prime season right now. It’s important that the greens are strong enough to stand up to the other bold flavors in this salad; they give it the backbone it needs.

The cinnamon tastes fantastic with the apples. The overall effect will lead you to believe the walnuts are candied (even though all we need to do is toast them in the oven. So much easier!).

This memorable, beautiful salad might feel fancy, but it’s actually super easy to prepare! You can fully assemble it up to 1 day in advance, then dress and toss it just before serving (see more in Storage & Make Ahead Tips below).

Arugula Salad With Apple And Pecan

If you know you’re going to have leftovers, only dress the part of the salad you plan to eat. Refrigerate the apples and dressing in a separate storage container from the salad ingredients. Dress just before serving.

Prep all the ingredients up to 1 day in advance. Store the walnuts at room temperature. Refrigerate the rest of the salad and the dressing separately. Dress just before serving.

Crisp apples, toasty walnuts and creamy feta or blue cheese make this apple walnut salad ideal for holidays and parties. Simple and beautiful!

Apple Salad With Pecans And Raisins Recipe

Serving: 1 (of 6) Calories: 277 kcal Carbohydrates: 20 g Protein: 6 g Fat: 21 g Saturated Fat: 5 g Cholesterol: 11 mg Potassium: 305 mg Fiber: 4 g Sugar: 13 g Vitamin A: 583 IU Vitamin C: 6 mg Calcium: 131 mg Iron: 1 mg

Hi, I'm Erin Clarke, and I'm fearlessly dedicated to making healthy food that's affordable, easy-to-make, and best of all DELISH. I'm the author and recipe developer here at and of The Well Plated Cookbook. I adore both sweets and veggies, and I am on a mission to save you time and dishes. WELCOME!

Serving: 1 (of 6) Calories: 277 kcal Carbohydrates: 20 g Protein: 6 g Fat: 21 g Saturated Fat: 5 g Cholesterol: 11 mg Potassium: 305 mg Fiber: 4 g Sugar: 13 g Vitamin A: 583 IU Vitamin C: 6 mg Calcium: 131 mg Iron: 1 mg

Hi, I'm Erin Clarke, and I'm fearlessly dedicated to making healthy food that's affordable, easy-to-make, and best of all DELISH. I'm the author and recipe developer here at and of The Well Plated Cookbook. I adore both sweets and veggies, and I am on a mission to save you time and dishes. WELCOME!