anyone have any nice salad recipes that use apples?

mamagooskie
mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
I am craving a salad with apples, but not a "fruit" salad......anyone got any tried and true fave recipies???

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  • ElyseL1
    ElyseL1 Posts: 504 Member
    apples, blue cheese, pecans, balsalmic vinaigrette
  • iwannatri
    iwannatri Posts: 5 Member
    I use canned chicken or whatever shredded chicken you want...add an apple....pecans...grapes...plain greek yogurt and whatever seasonings I have on hand...VIOLA!!! enjoy!!
  • Littlemissjackie1
    Littlemissjackie1 Posts: 122 Member
    I like to mix a garden salad with apples, grilled chicken and feta cheese :happy:
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    apples, blue cheese, pecans, balsalmic vinaigrette

    that sounds tasty.
  • Aviendha_RJ
    Aviendha_RJ Posts: 600 Member
    Romaine Lettuce
    Royal Gala Apples
    Sliced Almonds
    Cheddar Cheese
    Craisins
    Kraft Calorie Wise Poppy Seed Dressing

    I love it!
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    I like to mix a garden salad with apples, grilled chicken and feta cheese :happy:

    I like strawberries this way.....never thought to do apples
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    I guess the biggest decision now is what dressing...............trying to decide if I want to use mayo or vinegar.
  • nikinyx6
    nikinyx6 Posts: 772 Member
    Baby spinach, red onion, granny smith apple chunks, almonds, with bacon ranch dressing
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    This is a recipe for blue cheese and pear salad, but it would probably work with apples too. I use the dressing recipe on many different salads. It's fantastic. I don't bother with candying the pecans (just toss them in plain).

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/roquefort-pear-salad/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=pear salad avocado&e8=Quick Search&event10=1&e7=Home Page
  • DeadMarsha
    DeadMarsha Posts: 203
    apples, blue cheese, pecans, balsalmic vinaigrette

    That... only CANDIED pecans... mmmm..... it's great on arugula or red leaf.
  • emmy3111
    emmy3111 Posts: 482 Member
    Cabbage, apples and finely chopped onion... make a sweet version of a coleslaw dressing using mayo, vinegar, sugar and a splash of milk with a bit of salt and pepper.

    So yummy!
  • shygur
    shygur Posts: 171 Member
    I just add apples to my regular green salad, it is awesome!!
  • asb46
    asb46 Posts: 26 Member
    I just tried an awesome salad I found on Pinterest for Quinoa, apples, purslane, a few dates and nuts. http://thezest.wordpress.com/2008/09/20/weeds/
  • photorific
    photorific Posts: 577 Member
    Had this one for lunch today... divine!

    http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/chopped_salad.html
  • k011185
    k011185 Posts: 320 Member
    I like apples, arugula, goats cheese and cranberries with a simple balsamic vinaigrette.
  • cbrown19
    cbrown19 Posts: 4
    There's a resturant that uses pickles apples along with cranberries, almonds, and feta cheese and it is AMAZING. I would do a quick search for pickled apples if you want to try something a little different.
  • tmcginley
    tmcginley Posts: 28
    green apples, tuna, brown rice and chopped walnuts! delicious ;-)
  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    take a basic potato salad and cube up an apple and some hard-cheese.... add it to the salad and enjoy :P At least I do and now that it's on my mind I may have to make it tonight.
  • mamasmaltz3
    mamasmaltz3 Posts: 1,111 Member
    I have a recipe that is apples, cool whip and chopped up snicker bars. Probably not what you had in mind though, lol.
  • julieh391
    julieh391 Posts: 683 Member
    I love apples in chicken salad.
  • joannathechef
    joannathechef Posts: 484 Member
    I would suggest one of my favorites

    Optional 4 oz chopped cooked Chicken breast
    2 green apples cored and cut up to chunks - douse in lemon juice to keep the color
    2 celery stalks chopped bit sized
    2 tablespoons each of chopped walnuts,onion, golden raisins, red pepper,
    1-2 tablespoons of Curry powder plus a pinch of cayenne pepper - to taste
    1/4 cup low fat mayo
    1/4 cup low or zero fat greek yogurt
    Salt & pepper to taste

    Mix the mayo yogurt and curry powder in a small bowl first
    Toss the rest together then toss with the dressing
  • shellybsn
    shellybsn Posts: 57 Member
    Whenever I need a recipe for anything, I go to allrecipes.com. They have a great search app and most of the recipes have nutrition details. You can view other people's comments too for ways to modify it, etc. It's great for when you're thinking "I've got____, but don't know what to do with it!"
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    You don't need a recipe for salad. Just put some chopped apples in whatever salad sounds good to you. That is the beauty of salad. I also recommend grapes, nectarine and lychee.
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    You don't need a recipe for salad. Just put some chopped apples in whatever salad sounds good to you. That is the beauty of salad. I also recommend grapes, nectarine and lychee.

    What about Mandarin oranges? Can I use those?
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    You don't need a recipe for salad. Just put some chopped apples in whatever salad sounds good to you. That is the beauty of salad. I also recommend grapes, nectarine and lychee.

    What about Mandarin oranges? Can I use those?

    Don't be crazy. Those don't go in salad. *eyeroll*
  • Mixed Greens
    Apple
    Walnut, toasted
    Hard sliced Parmesan

    Black Tea Vinagrette
    Strong Brewed Tea
    Oil, what ever you prefer
    Garlic, minced
    Pepper

    I made this for my mom, and now I have to make it everytime she comes to my house for dinner. It hits all the taste senses in your mouth, salty, sweet, bitter = delicious!
  • L00py_T0ucan
    L00py_T0ucan Posts: 1,378 Member
    pea shoots
    apple (preferably crispin, or ginger gold)
    sunflower seeds
    lime juice
    olive oil
  • fitnotfluffy
    fitnotfluffy Posts: 213 Member
    In my grilled chicken salads I top it with: apples, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, feta cheese, and blueberries. Then I use a strawberry vinaigrette dressing. :) It's also really good with strawberries in it! :love:
  • RuthSweetTooth
    RuthSweetTooth Posts: 461 Member
    waldorf salad