Apple And Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

This vibrant and surprisingly satisfying Apple and Blue Cheese Salad is a meal in itself! Crisp romaine lettuce, sweet apples, tangy blue cheese, and crunchy almonds create a symphony of flavors and textures. Our secret? Ice-water chilling the romaine for maximum crispness. Use our homemade blue cheese dressing (recipe #175543) or your favorite bottled variety for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a stunning appetizer. This recipe is perfect for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a delightful dinner.

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 788.7 kcal

Protein 47g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple And Blue Cheese Salad

1 head Romaine Lettuce, chilled and torn into bite-sized pieces
2 Granny Smith Apples, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled Blue Cheese, plus extra for garnish
1/4 cup slivered Almonds, toasted
1/4 cup dried Cranberries
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
1 tablespoon white Wine Vinegar
2 tablespoons Sour Cream
1/4 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon Louisiana Hot Sauce, or to taste

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How to Make Apple And Blue Cheese Salad

**Make the Dressing:**
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and mayonnaise until thoroughly combined.
Add lime juice and whisk until emulsified.
Stir in white wine vinegar.
Gently fold in sour cream, crumbled blue cheese, salt, and hot sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
**Prepare the Salad:**
In a large bowl, combine the chilled romaine lettuce, thinly sliced apples, red onion, and dried cranberries.
Pour the blue cheese dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
Serve immediately on chilled plates, topped with toasted slivered almonds and extra crumbled blue cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

58 g

Sugar

97g

Fat

98g

Carbs

15g

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Starters Appetizers & Snacks Salads Main Courses Lunch Main Dish / Dinner Sweets & Sides Side Dishes Vegetarian 30 Minutes Or Less

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation For 1 Or 2 Salads Number Of Servings

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Apple And Blue Cheese Salad?

Apple And Blue Cheese Salad takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Apple And Blue Cheese Salad?

Apple And Blue Cheese Salad has approximately 788.7 calories per serving, with about 47 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 92 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Apple And Blue Cheese Salad?

The key ingredients for Apple And Blue Cheese Salad are Romaine Lettuce, Granny Smith Apple, Green Onion, Blue Cheese, Sliced Almonds, Craisins. See the full list with measurements above.