Apple-Walnut Salad

1 Cup chopped walnuts

2/3 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup lemon curd

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (I used 1/8 teaspoon)

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (I used 1/8 teaspoon)

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

6 apples, chopped – A combination of Gala, Granny Smith and Red Delicious is good

3/4 cup thinly sliced celery

1 cup dried mixed fruit (I used dried cranberries)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake walnuts in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring once after 5 minutes.

Stir together mayonnaise, next 4 ingredients, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest in a large bowl. Add apples, celery, fruit mix, and 3/4 cup walnuts; toss well. Cover and chill 6 hours. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup walnuts and 1 teaspoon lemon zest just before serving.