Vegan Apple and Walnut Salad

You’ve been on the hunt for that perfect salad recipe, haven’t you? Let’s dive into a delectable Vegan Apple and Walnut Salad that’s not only brimming with flavors but also nutritious. An all-time favorite with a vegan twist, this dish is a stellar choice for health enthusiasts and gourmet aficionados alike.

Ingredients for Vegan Apple and Walnut Salad:

• Apples: 2 medium-sized (2 medium-sized [180g each])
• Walnuts: ½ cup (120 ml)
• Mixed salad greens: 4 cups (950 ml)
• Olive oil: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
• Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
• Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
• Agave syrup: 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
• Salt: ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml)
• Freshly ground black pepper: ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml)
• Red onion: ½, thinly sliced (½ [70g])

Time:

Preparation: 15 minutes Total: 15 minutes

Serves 2.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving for Vegan Apple and Walnut Salad:

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 18g
• Fat: 24g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Sodium: 320mg

Instructions:

1. Start by washing and thinly slicing the apples. Keep them aside.
2. Take a small bowl and whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, agave syrup, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. This fusion is going to bring life to your Vegan Apple and Walnut Salad.
3. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the salad greens, sliced apples, and thinly sliced red onion.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad mix ensuring an even coat.
5. Toss in the walnuts, adding that crunchy texture every salad yearns for.
6. Mix well to ensure all the flavors blend beautifully.

Tips:

1. Opt for organic apples to get a pesticide-free experience.
2. Toast the walnuts beforehand for an enhanced nutty flavor. A brief roast in a pan for 2-3 minutes should do the trick.
3. Not a fan of agave? Substitute it with maple syrup or any other vegan sweetener.
4. If you’re thinking ahead, make the dressing in advance and refrigerate. This helps the flavors meld together, elevating your Vegan Apple and Walnut Salad to another level.

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve the Vegan Apple and Walnut Salad on a large, flat plate. Presentation is everything!
• Accompany it with some roasted broccoli and cauliflower with lemon to amplify the health quotient.
• A side of freshly baked whole grain bread goes marvelously well.
• To refresh your palate, sip on a chilled glass of cucumber or lemon-infused water.

Remember, a great salad is all about the freshness of ingredients and the balance of flavors. And this Vegan Apple and Walnut Salad promises just that. So, the next time you’re on AH7 searching for a perfect health-packed dish, you know what to whip up. Happy eating!

Vegan Apple and Walnut Salad

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Apple and Walnut Salad

Amount per Serving

Calories

320

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

24

g

37

%

Sodium

 

320

mg

14

%

Carbohydrates

 

25

g

8

%

Fiber

 

5

g

21

%

Sugar

 

18

g

20

%

Protein

 

5

g

10

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• Apples: 2 medium-sized 2 medium-sized [180g each]
• Walnuts: ½ cup 120 ml
• Mixed salad greens: 4 cups 950 ml
• Olive oil: 2 tablespoons 30 ml
• Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon 15 ml
• Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon 5 ml
• Agave syrup: 1 teaspoon 5 ml
• Salt: ½ teaspoon 2.5 ml
• Freshly ground black pepper: ¼ teaspoon 1.25 ml
• Red onion: ½ thinly sliced (½ [70g])

Instructions

• Start by washing and thinly slicing the apples. Keep them aside.
• Take a small bowl and whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, agave syrup, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. This fusion is going to bring life to your Vegan Apple and Walnut Salad.
• In a large mixing bowl, toss together the salad greens, sliced apples, and thinly sliced red onion.
• Pour the dressing over the salad mix ensuring an even coat.
• Toss in the walnuts, adding that crunchy texture every salad yearns for.
• Mix well to ensure all the flavors blend beautifully.

Notes

Tips:
Opt for organic apples to get a pesticide-free experience.
Toast the walnuts beforehand for an enhanced nutty flavor. A brief roast in a pan for 2-3 minutes should do the trick.
Not a fan of agave? Substitute it with maple syrup or any other vegan sweetener.
If you’re thinking ahead, make the dressing in advance and refrigerate. This helps the flavors meld together, elevating your Vegan Apple and Walnut Salad to another level.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve the Vegan Apple and Walnut Salad on a large, flat plate. Presentation is everything!
Accompany it with some roasted broccoli and cauliflower with lemon to amplify the health quotient.
A side of freshly baked whole grain bread goes marvelously well.
To refresh your palate, sip on a chilled glass of cucumber or lemon-infused water.
Remember, a great salad is all about the freshness of ingredients and the balance of flavors. And this Vegan Apple and Walnut Salad promises just that. So, the next time you’re on AH7 searching for a perfect health-packed dish, you know what to whip up. Happy eating!