Apple And Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Apple And Blue Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce; 1 granny smith apple, diced (or similar); 1/4 cup green onion, sliced; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 1/4 cup craisins (dried cranberries); Dressing; 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 vegetable oil; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice or 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup sour cream or 1/4 cup plain yogurt; 2 -4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled into small pieces; 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1 dash louisiana hot sauce (to taste) or 1 dash ground cayenne pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

1 head romaine lettuce
1 granny smith apple, diced (or similar)
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
Dressing
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 vegetable oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sour cream or 1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 -4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled into small pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 dash louisiana hot sauce (to taste) or 1 dash ground cayenne pepper (to taste)

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DRESSING:
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(See Recipe #175543).
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In a small mixing bowl, beat together the oil and mayonnaise until completely blended.
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Add the lime juice and beat some more.
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Add vinegar and beat again.
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Stir in sour cream, blue cheese, salt and hot sauce.
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Serve over your favorite salad.
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Will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.
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SALAD:
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In a large salad bowl mix together the lettuce, apples, onions and craisins.
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Toss with salad dressing.
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Serve on chilled plates, topped with almonds and blue cheese crumbles.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head romaine lettuce, 1 granny smith apple, diced (or similar), 1/4 cup green onion, sliced, 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, and more.

Yes, Apple And Blue Cheese Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple And Blue Cheese Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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