Apple Pecan and Blue Cheese Salad with Dried Cherries

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Apple Pecan and Blue Cheese Salad with Dried Cherries—a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Crisp apple slices (think Honeycrisp or Granny Smith) team up with buttery pecan halves, crumbled blue cheese, and tart dried cherries, all resting on a bed of fresh mixed salad greens. A homemade apple cider vinaigrette, lightly sweetened with honey and infused with Dijon mustard, ties everything together with a delightful zing. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with texture and flavor, this no-cook, elegant salad is ideal for a quick lunch, a side dish at dinner, or stunning your guests at a festive gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 large apple (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
• 0.5 cups pecan halves
• 0.5 cups blue cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cups dried cherries
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the apple. Core and thinly slice the apple into wedges. You can leave the skin on for added texture and color.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens.

Step 3

Scatter the apple slices evenly over the greens.

Step 4

Add the pecan halves, crumbled blue cheese, and dried cherries to the salad bowl.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the vinaigrette. Combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and emulsified.

Step 6

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your Apple Pecan and Blue Cheese Salad with Dried Cherries!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	529.8 grams (529.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1356

Total Fat 118.60g	152%
Saturated Fat 31.60g	158%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.20g
Cholesterol 90mg	30%
Sodium 2424mg	105%
Total Carbohydrate 44.30g	16%
Dietary Fiber 8.10g	29%
Total Sugars 29.40g
Protein 34.30g	69%

Vitamin D 26IU	128%
Calcium 794mg	61%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 1196mg	25%

*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: 77.2%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 12.8%