Apple Pecan Blue Cheese Salad
This vibrant salad combines sweet apples, crunchy pecans, and tangy blue cheese, all drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette, making it a flavorful and texture-rich dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, and romaine) Use a mix for varied flavor and texture.
- 2 medium apples, diced (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Choose sweet or tart apples for a balanced taste.
- 1 cup pecans, toasted Toast for better flavor.
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese Can adjust amount based on preference.
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced Add more or less based on your taste.
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette Store-bought or homemade.
- to taste Salt and pepper Season to your preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by washing and drying the salad greens.
- Dice the apples into bite-sized pieces and slice the red onion thinly.
- Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
Assembly
- In a large bowl, add the salad greens as your base.
- Top the greens with the diced apples, toasted pecans, sliced red onion, and crumbled blue cheese.
- Drizzle your balsamic vinaigrette over the salad, then gently toss everything to combine.
- Be careful not to break the blue cheese too much while tossing!
- Finally, add salt and pepper according to your taste preferences and toss again.
- Plate your salad and enjoy immediately for the freshest flavor!
Notes
For maximum freshness, store leftovers in an airtight container and keep the dressing separate until ready to eat. The salad ingredients can be used in wraps, sandwiches, or grain bowls if you have leftovers.