Why this recipe works
I, for one, am a huge fan of just about any type of apples. They’re beautiful to look at, crisp to bite into and a perfect balance of sweet and tart. They are nature’s treat! There are so many types of apples out there, so feel free to experiment. I also like to add radish to my apple salad recipe. Their peppery flavor and crunchy texture are a natural pair for apples! If you are not a fan of radishes, feel free to omit them. The creamy dressing for this apple salad recipe is mayonnaise based. You can use your favorite store bought brand of mayonnaise, or make my Vegan Eggless Mayonnaise Recipe. Finally, I add some toasted walnuts for extra flavor and crunch. You can easily substitute your favorite nut to customize the salad to your preferences – almonds, cashews or pecans would all be lovely. Feel free to customize even further with more add-ins like dried berries, vegan marshmallows, halved grapes or banana slices. Perhaps the best thing about my apple salad recipe is that it can easily be scaled up or down depending on the size of the crowd you are trying to feed. This apple salad with walnuts can also be made ahead of time, keeping well in either the refrigerator or freezer. It is the absolute perfect side dish to serve at any gathering.
How to Make Apple Salad
- Place 2 to 2.25 cups peeled and chopped apples in a mixing bowl. (That’s roughly 2 large; 3 medium; or 4 small apples, or just about 320 grams/11.3 ounces of apples.) Add 2 tablespoons grated radish if using.
- Add 2 teaspoons lemon juice and mix very well. The citric acid will prevent the apples from browning as you assemble the salad later. TIP: If you have citric acid on hand from canning, you can dissolve a teaspoon in a cup of water and do a quick 5 to 10 minute soak instead of using the lemon.
- Add 5 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts and 2 tablespoons chopped celery. I prefer my celery and nuts to be chopped quite fine so there’s a little bit in every bite. If you prefer more variety per bite, leave them in slightly larger bits. TIP: For more flavorful walnuts, you can quickly toast them before chopping. Either bake them in an oven preheated to 175 Celsius for about 10 minutes, or in a dry sauté pan on the stovetop. Just be careful to keep your eyes and nose sharp; the nuts can go from beautifully toasted to rather burnt in a flash. When you start smelling the aroma of the nuts more intensely, they should be ready!
- Add ¼ cup mayo (your favorite brand, homemade recipe, vegan or egg free). Season with 2 pinches ground cinnamon, 2 pinches grated nutmeg and ¼ teaspoon crushed black pepper.
- Mix very well. You’re ready to enjoy a delicious, creamy, crunchy apple salad with walnuts!
- Serve apple salad garnished with some chopped celery and chopped walnuts.
How else can I customize the salad?
Should I peel the apples before using them?
Apples are a part of the so called “Dirty Dozen,” which are considered to be the fruits and vegetables most affected by pesticides. If that weren’t bad enough, many conventionally farmed apples have a wax coating on their skins that makes it difficult to effectively wash them.For this reason, I suggest that you opt to peel them, after washing them of course! It is also better if you use apples from your own orchard or buy organic.To wash your apples, let them soak them for 15 to 20 minutes in water with some vinegar and baking soda added in it. Please be sure to rate the recipe in the recipe card or leave a comment below if you have made it. For more vegetarian inspirations, Sign Up for my emails or follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Fresh and Creamy Avocado Salad Recipe Cherry Tomato Salad Potato Salad With Creamy Mayo Dressing Cabbage Coleslaw | Cabbage Salad
title: “Apple Salad With Walnuts " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-26” author: “Frank Williams”
Why this recipe works
I, for one, am a huge fan of just about any type of apples. They’re beautiful to look at, crisp to bite into and a perfect balance of sweet and tart. They are nature’s treat! There are so many types of apples out there, so feel free to experiment. I also like to add radish to my apple salad recipe. Their peppery flavor and crunchy texture are a natural pair for apples! If you are not a fan of radishes, feel free to omit them. The creamy dressing for this apple salad recipe is mayonnaise based. You can use your favorite store bought brand of mayonnaise, or make my Vegan Eggless Mayonnaise Recipe. Finally, I add some toasted walnuts for extra flavor and crunch. You can easily substitute your favorite nut to customize the salad to your preferences – almonds, cashews or pecans would all be lovely. Feel free to customize even further with more add-ins like dried berries, vegan marshmallows, halved grapes or banana slices. Perhaps the best thing about my apple salad recipe is that it can easily be scaled up or down depending on the size of the crowd you are trying to feed. This apple salad with walnuts can also be made ahead of time, keeping well in either the refrigerator or freezer. It is the absolute perfect side dish to serve at any gathering.
How to Make Apple Salad
- Place 2 to 2.25 cups peeled and chopped apples in a mixing bowl. (That’s roughly 2 large; 3 medium; or 4 small apples, or just about 320 grams/11.3 ounces of apples.) Add 2 tablespoons grated radish if using.
- Add 2 teaspoons lemon juice and mix very well. The citric acid will prevent the apples from browning as you assemble the salad later. TIP: If you have citric acid on hand from canning, you can dissolve a teaspoon in a cup of water and do a quick 5 to 10 minute soak instead of using the lemon.
- Add 5 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts and 2 tablespoons chopped celery. I prefer my celery and nuts to be chopped quite fine so there’s a little bit in every bite. If you prefer more variety per bite, leave them in slightly larger bits. TIP: For more flavorful walnuts, you can quickly toast them before chopping. Either bake them in an oven preheated to 175 Celsius for about 10 minutes, or in a dry sauté pan on the stovetop. Just be careful to keep your eyes and nose sharp; the nuts can go from beautifully toasted to rather burnt in a flash. When you start smelling the aroma of the nuts more intensely, they should be ready!
- Add ¼ cup mayo (your favorite brand, homemade recipe, vegan or egg free). Season with 2 pinches ground cinnamon, 2 pinches grated nutmeg and ¼ teaspoon crushed black pepper.
- Mix very well. You’re ready to enjoy a delicious, creamy, crunchy apple salad with walnuts!
- Serve apple salad garnished with some chopped celery and chopped walnuts.
How else can I customize the salad?
Should I peel the apples before using them?
Apples are a part of the so called “Dirty Dozen,” which are considered to be the fruits and vegetables most affected by pesticides. If that weren’t bad enough, many conventionally farmed apples have a wax coating on their skins that makes it difficult to effectively wash them.For this reason, I suggest that you opt to peel them, after washing them of course! It is also better if you use apples from your own orchard or buy organic.To wash your apples, let them soak them for 15 to 20 minutes in water with some vinegar and baking soda added in it. Please be sure to rate the recipe in the recipe card or leave a comment below if you have made it. For more vegetarian inspirations, Sign Up for my emails or follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Fresh and Creamy Avocado Salad Recipe Cherry Tomato Salad Potato Salad With Creamy Mayo Dressing Cabbage Coleslaw | Cabbage Salad
