Romaine Apple and Gorgonzola Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Romaine Apple and Gorgonzola Salad, a perfect harmony of crisp textures and bold flavors. Freshly chopped romaine lettuce serves as the base, complemented by sweet, juicy apple slices (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith) for a refreshing crunch. Creamy crumbles of tangy Gorgonzola cheese and toasted walnuts provide a rich, nutty depth, while dried cranberries add a pop of sweetness. The salad is tied together with a luscious homemade apple cider vinaigrette, infused with honey and Dijon mustard for a balance of tangy and sweet. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this colorful dish is ideal for serving as an appetizer, side salad, or even a light lunch. Perfect for fall gatherings or anytime you crave a fresh and elegant salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium Apple (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 0.5 cups Gorgonzola cheese
- 0.5 cups Walnuts
- 0.25 cups Dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce hearts. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large salad bowl.
Wash and core the apple. Slice it into thin wedges or matchsticks, leaving the skin on for added texture and color.
Add the apple slices to the salad bowl along with the chopped romaine lettuce.
Crumble the Gorgonzola cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Let them cool and then add them to the salad.
Sprinkle the dried cranberries over the salad for a touch of sweetness.
In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette. Shake or stir until fully emulsified.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all ingredients and ensure everything is coated evenly.
Serve immediately as a light appetizer or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1407 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.7 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 29.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1885 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.2 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.0 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.6 g | ||
| Protein | 39.1 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 835 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 2857 mg | 61% | |
*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.
