September is National Fruit and Veggies month, and the beginning of the fall season which is the start of harvest for many different types of produce, including walnuts. We are thrilled to highlight how these produce items can pair perfectly with walnuts to give you a beautiful salad no matter what your cravings may be. Here are some dishes that can help you enjoy all the flavors at your fingertips.
5 Salads Overflowing with Fresh Produce
This beautiful Chunky Walnut Pesto Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes is the perfect way to highlight the peak of tomato season. This salad only calls for seven simple ingredients and requires a small amount of time to bring together. Pro Tip: spread the pesto over juicy tomatoes, toasted walnut bread, or even on the top of your favorite tomato soup.
This simple, delicious Walnut Broccoli Apple Slaw features a delightful combination of toasted walnuts, crisp apples, and a bed of broccoli slaw to pull together a scrumptious salad. Add a drizzle of honey lemon vinaigrette as the sweet-tart finishing touch. Top with your preferred protein to elevate this salad into a main course.
Our Sweet Potato Salad with Walnuts and Pears is the perfect side dish with your chicken or pork chops, or it can be the star of the show and shine as your main entrée on a bed of grains. This salad brings sweet potatoes and walnuts together to craft the perfect taste. Combined with pears, arugula, vinaigrette, and blue cheese, this salad is crunchy, sweet, and full of flavor!
With just eight simple ingredients you can whip up a delicious Walnut, Pear, and Avocado Bowl creation. This dish offers a sweet and tangy taste with its creamy pear and avocado dressing, which pairs perfectly with nutty quinoa, crunchy walnuts, and curly kale. This salad is a splendid option for lunch, dinner, or even as a side at a small dinner party!
In just ten short minutes and with seven simple ingredients, you’ll have the Arugula, Walnut, and Fig Balsamic Salad to keep your taste buds wanting more. This recipe combines arugula, red onion, blue cheese, grapes, and walnuts to give you a dish that is bursting with flavor.
For more fall recipe inspiration, check out these recipes today!
