Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad, a harmonious blend of bold flavors and delightful textures. This vibrant dish features a medley of crisp mixed greens, tangy crumbled blue cheese, and crunchy toasted walnuts, all topped with thinly sliced Granny Smith apples and red onion for a refreshing contrast. Drizzled with a rich balsamic vinaigrette and seasoned to perfection, this elegant salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Whether served as a sophisticated starter or a light main course, this salad is sure to impress with its balance of savory, nutty, and sweet notes. Perfect for anyone seeking healthy, gourmet-inspired meal options, this recipe is a standout addition to your homemade repertoire.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, thinly sliced red onion, and thinly sliced Granny Smith apple.
3. Add the crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts to the salad bowl.
4. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
5. Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.
7. Serve immediately, dividing the salad into individual bowls or plates.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1617 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.9 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.6 g | 163% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 3333 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.7 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.6 g | ||
| Protein | 51.4 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 901 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2331 mg | 50% | |
*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.
