Apple Walnut Salad with Stilton Cheese

Elevate your salad game with this Apple Walnut Salad with Stilton Cheese, a stunning blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that will impress any palate. Brightly crisp mixed salad greens serve as the base, while juicy slices of Honeycrisp or Fuji apple add a refreshing sweetness. Toasted walnuts lend a satisfying crunch, perfectly complementing the bold creaminess of crumbled Stilton cheese. Thinly sliced red onion brings a subtle sharpness, tied together by a luscious homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Perfect for a quick 15-minute prep, this elegant salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or a show-stopping side dish. Rich in texture and bursting with vibrant, seasonal flavors, it’s a must-try recipe for lovers of gourmet salads.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

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 Fuji)
• 0.5 cups Walnuts
• 0.25 cups Stilton cheese
• 0.25 cups Red onion
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Slice the apple into thin wedges or cubes, leaving the skin on for color and texture. Add the apple slices to the salad greens.

Step 3

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and slightly browned. Allow them to cool before adding to the salad.

Step 4

Crumble the Stilton cheese into small chunks and add it to the salad.

Step 5

Slice the red onion into thin rings and scatter them over the salad.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 8

Divide the salad into individual servings and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	677.7 grams (677.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	891

Total Fat 60.50g	78%
Saturated Fat 16.40g	82%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.50g
Cholesterol 60mg	20%
Sodium 1284mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 70.50g	26%
Dietary Fiber 13.40g	48%
Total Sugars 50.10g
Protein 27.90g	56%

Vitamin D 14IU	72%
Calcium 485mg	37%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 1279mg	27%

*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: 58.0%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 30.1%