Italian Pistachio Apple Salad Recipes

APPLE AND PISTACHIO SALAD

Steps:

• Toast pistachio nuts and set aside to cool.
• Once you've cooled and chopped the pistachios, combine them with the remaining salad ingredients.
• Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a non-reactive bowl.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
• Divide and place a serving on a bed of lettuce.

ITALIAN PISTACHIO APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, whisk together orange juice, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and garlic; gradually whisk in oil until well blended. Set aside to mellow flavors.
• For salad, divide greens among four salad plates. Top with apple slices. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts. Whisk dressing; drizzle over salads.

WARM APPLE & PISTACHIO SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add apples and ginger; cook and stir until apples soften and begin to caramelize, 3-5 minutes. Stir in pistachios and Dijon mustard. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Pour two-thirds of apple mixture over spinach. Add spoonfuls of ricotta cheese; top with remaining apple mixture. Drizzle with honey. Add fresh pepper to taste.

PISTACHIO CHICKEN AND APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place apple, celery, bell pepper, nuts and chicken in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt.
• In a separate bowl, combine dressing and mayo. Fold into the apple-chicken mixture. Serve on lettuce leaves.