Apple Cranberry Cinnamon Boursin Cheese Salad Recipe

A festive and flavorful winter salad! This recipe features a homemade Boursin cheese that's surprisingly easy to make (prepare it the day before!). Sweet apples, tart cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and creamy homemade Boursin combine for a delightful flavor explosion. Perfect for a holiday gathering or a light yet satisfying dinner.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 437.4 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Cranberry Cinnamon Boursin Cheese Salad

  • Homemade Salad Dressing (2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, pinch of salt and pepper)
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup (for dressing)
  • 5 cups mixed greens
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup diced apples
  • ½ cup red grapes
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup cranberry raisins
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of pepper

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How to Make Apple Cranberry Cinnamon Boursin Cheese Salad

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon of maple syrup, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Add 5 cups of mixed greens, 1 cup of diced apples, and ½ cup of chopped walnuts to the bowl.
  3. Gently toss to combine.
  4. Arrange the salad mixture on serving plates.
  5. Top with ½ cup of red grapes and crumble the homemade Boursin cheese over the salad.
  6. **To make the Boursin cheese (make 1 day ahead):** In a food processor, combine 8 ounces of cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of softened butter, ½ cup of cranberry raisins, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a container, cover, and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

66g

Fat

96g

Carbs

8g

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