Description
A light and healthy side salad full of crunchy apples, celery, and spiced walnuts
Ingredients
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for the walnuts:
- 2 tsp (10 ml) sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cumin
- 1 cup (8 oz) shelled walnut halves, toasted
for the salad:
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp (10 ml) orange zest
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) orange juice
- salt & pepper
- 1 large head or 2 small heads of red-leaf lettuce (I just bought a salad mix that included red-leaf lettuce)
- 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
- 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
Instructions
- To make the walnuts, whisk the sugar, olive oil, 2 tbsp (30 ml) water, salt, cinnamon, and cumin in a large skillet. Add walnuts and toss to coat. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes, until nuts are crisp and slightly glazed.
- To make the salad, whisk olive oil, vinegar, orange zest, and orange juice in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add torn lettuce to the bowl, followed by celery and apple. Toss to combine. Top with walnuts and serve.
Notes
- From All You, January 2011
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230