Preparation Steps

• Assemble all the tools and ingredients.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C.)
• Slice the romaine lettuce and the celery.
• Roughly chop the parsley.
• Peel and chop the garlic.
• Prepare a bowl of acidulated water.

Cooking Steps

For the walnuts

• Put the walnuts in an oven proof bowl. Roast them in the hot oven for 6-8 minutes, until browned and fragrant.
• Mixing Steps

For the apple salad dressing

• Mix the parsley, oil, mayonnaise, garlic, and mustard together, stirring or shaking to emulsify. Season with salt and pepper to taste

For the apple cranberry walnut salad

• Slice the apples into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the bowl of acidulated water to stop them browning.
• When ready to eat, drain the apples, and discard the liquid. Tip them back into the bowl and add the celery, cranberries, romaine lettuce, and the toasted walnuts. Add the dressing to the apple walnut mixture.
• Toss together, so everything is well coated in the creamy salad dressing. Transfer to salad bowls and serve immediately.