Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad—a harmonious blend of bold, creamy, and crisp flavors that’s as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. This irresistible recipe combines a medley of fresh salad greens, the tangy richness of crumbled blue cheese, and the nutty crunch of toasted walnuts, perfectly complemented by the tart sweetness of thinly sliced Granny Smith apples and the mild bite of red onion. Tossed in a luscious balsamic vinaigrette and seasoned to perfection with salt and freshly ground black pepper, this 15-minute recipe is an effortless way to add gourmet flair to your table. Ideal as a light lunch, dinner side, or elegant starter, this salad is a crowd-pleasing choice that’s bursting with texture and flavor.
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Ingredients
- 8 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 4 ounces Blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup Walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
- 1 whole Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
- 0.5 whole Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Balsamic vinaigrette
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
1. To toast the walnuts, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until the walnuts are golden and aromatic, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Step 2
2. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, thinly sliced red onion, and thinly sliced Granny Smith apple.
Step 3
3. Add the crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts to the salad bowl.
Step 4
4. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 5
5. Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 6
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.
Step 7
7. Serve immediately, dividing the salad into individual bowls or plates.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 819.1 grams (819.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1617 |
| Total Fat 133.90g | 172% |
| Saturated Fat 32.60g | 163% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.00g | |
| Cholesterol 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium 3333mg | 145% |
| Total Carbohydrate 80.70g | 29% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.30g | 69% |
| Total Sugars 42.60g | |
| Protein 51.40g | 103% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 122% |
| Calcium 901mg | 69% |
| Iron 12mg | 69% |
| Potassium 2331mg | 50% |
Source of Calories