Apple Walnut Salad

The Apple Walnut Salad is presented as a refreshing, autumn-inspired mix. It features:

• Base: A vibrant blend of leafy greens, notably crisp Romaine lettuce and peppery arugula, offering both texture and flavor.
• Fruit & Crunch: Juicy apple slices, tangy dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted walnuts add sweet, tart, and nutty layers.
• Cheese: Creamy, bold blue cheese crumbles (with feta or goat cheese offered as milder alternatives).
• Dressing: A light drizzle of either honey mustard or balsamic vinaigrette, to harmonize the sweet and savory components.

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Apple Walnut Salad

All-natural grilled chicken breast, crumbled blue cheese, grapes, apples, dried cranberries and candied walnuts, served on a bed of field greens with balsamic vinaigrette

This salad offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors—sweet, savory, tangy, crisp—and is described as both light and filling.

Price: $10.99
Calories: 687

Catering Options

• A Bowl of Apple Walnut Salad (serves six) priced at $59.09.
• Individually packaged salads of the Apple Walnut variety are also available for $6.79 each.

Ingredients Breakdown

• Leafy Greens: Romaine and arugula provide a crisp base with mild to peppery bite.
• Apple Slices: Adds sweet, refreshing crunch.
• Toasted Walnuts: Contribute nutty depth and satisfying texture.
• Dried Cranberries: Offer a chewy, slightly tart counterpoint.
• Blue Cheese Crumbles (optional substitutes: feta or goat cheese): Bring creamy, savory tang.
• Dressing: Either honey mustard (sweet-savory) or balsamic vinaigrette (tangy-acidic).

Calorie Content & Nutrition

• Full Apple Walnut Salad (without chicken): 560–662 calories
• Half portion: 280–331 calories
• Without Chicken: ~560 calories, ~36.2 g fat, 10 g protein
• With Chicken: ~662 calories, ~37.8 g fat, 31 g protein
• Apple Walnut Salad: ~850 calories, 55 g fat, 11 g saturated fat, 54 g carbohydrates, 38 g protein, and 1,100 mg sodium.

Customization & Add-Ons

• Additions:
  • Grilled chicken — boosts protein and makes it more filling.
  • Avocado slices — adds creaminess and richness.
  • Cheese alternatives: Feta or goat cheese in place of blue cheese for a subtler flavor.
  • Nuts and seeds: Sunflower or pumpkin seeds for extra crunch and nutrition.
  • Fruit variation: Pear slices as a flavorful alternative to apples.
• Allergen Considerations:
  • Nuts (walnuts) and dairy (blue cheese/feta/goat) are present.
  • Some dressings may contain gluten, so check labels carefully.