Apple Almond Blue Cheese Salad

Crisp, vibrant, and packed with bold flavors, this Apple Almond Blue Cheese Salad is the perfect harmony of sweet, savory, and nutty delights. Juicy slices of crisp apples, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji, mingle with fresh, leafy salad greens, creamy crumbled blue cheese, toasted sliced almonds, and chewy dried cranberries for a medley of textures and tastes. The homemade apple cider vinaigrette, lightly sweetened with honey and balanced with a touch of Dijon mustard, elevates every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this quick and easy salad is an ideal choice for a refreshing appetizer, a light lunch, or an elegant side dish for any occasion. Embrace this wholesome and flavorful recipe for a healthy yet indulgent addition to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pcs apple (crisp and sweet, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 0.5 cups blue cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cups sliced almonds, toasted
• 0.3 cups dried cranberries
• 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Wash and core the apples. Slice them thinly into wedges or matchsticks, depending on your preference.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced apples, crumbled blue cheese, toasted almonds, and dried cranberries.

Step 3

In a small bowl or jar with a lid, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.

Step 4

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad mixture. Start with half and toss gently, adding more dressing as needed to coat the salad evenly.

Step 5

Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy this crisp and flavorful salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	943.6 grams (943.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1755

Total Fat 125.90g	161%
Saturated Fat 31.80g	159%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 90mg	30%
Sodium 3034mg	132%
Total Carbohydrate 127.90g	47%
Dietary Fiber 20.00g	71%
Total Sugars 93.50g
Protein 42.20g	84%

Vitamin D 26IU	128%
Calcium 906mg	70%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 1781mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.5%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 28.2%