Apple Cranberry Cinnamon Boursin Cheese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Apple Cranberry Cinnamon Boursin Cheese Salad—an irresistible blend of crisp, sweet, and savory flavors. Perfect for fall gatherings or a light yet indulgent meal, this vibrant salad combines fresh mixed greens, tart apple slices, and bursts of sweetness from dried cranberries. Toasted pecans add a delightful crunch, while creamy Boursin cheese infused with garlic and fine herbs brings luxurious richness. A cinnamon-kissed apple cider vinaigrette ties everything together with warm, spiced undertones. Ready in just 15 minutes, this stunning dish is as quick as it is flavorful. Serve it as a show-stopping side or enjoy it on its own for a refreshing, gourmet experience. Keywords: apple cranberry salad, fall salad recipe, Boursin cheese salad, cinnamon vinaigrette, quick salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens
- 1 medium Apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 4 ounces Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs flavor)
- 1 cup Pecans
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Core and thinly slice the apple into wedges or matchsticks. Add the apple slices to the salad bowl.
Sprinkle the dried cranberries on top of the greens and apples.
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring often until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before adding them to the salad.
Crumble the Boursin cheese into small pieces and evenly distribute over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad, tossing gently to combine all ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2149 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.3 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.2 g | 226% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 1089 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.2 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.9 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 128.6 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1146 mg | 24% | |
*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.
