Description
This vibrant salad combines crunchy candied pecans, creamy blue cheese, and crisp apples, all tossed in a tangy honey-mustard dressing for a refreshing summer dish.
Ingredients
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- 6 oz (170 g) romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) candied pecans
- 3 oz (85 g) Noble Blue Cheese, crumbled
- 1 whole apple, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, dried cranberries, candied pecans, crumbled blue cheese, and chopped apple.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing main course or side dish.
Notes
- For a heartier salad, add chopped chicken such as leftover rotisserie.
- The salad is best served immediately after dressing.
- Store any leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Use a crisp apple variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 19
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 15