Salad W. Dried Cherries, Granny Apples, Blue Cheese, Dijon Recipe

Name: Salad W. Dried Cherries, Granny Apples, Blue Cheese, Dijon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups mixed spring greens, torn if necessary; 1 cup romaine lettuce, cut into 1-inch pieces; 12 granny smith apple, with peels cored, sliced thin, cut into thirds; ¼ cup dried cherries; ⅛ cup sliced almonds; 14 red onion, sliced thin, if too strong slice and soak in a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes; ½ cup crumbled blue cheese; ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice; 1 -2 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 pinch sugar

Servings: persons

3 cups mixed spring greens, torn if necessary
1 cup romaine lettuce, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 granny smith apple, with peels cored, sliced thin, cut into thirds
¼ cup dried cherries
⅛ cup sliced almonds
14 red onion, sliced thin, if too strong slice and soak in a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
1 -2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch sugar

1
Make the vinaigrette by combining all the ingredients in a well sealed container and shake well to combine.
2
Adjust seasonings.
3
*I use 2 T Dijon because I like the flavor.
4
You can start with 1 T and add more after a taste test.
5
This salad can be plated or made in a large serving bowl.
6
Prepare the lettuce leaves.
7
I like to make sure they are not too big to eat gracefully, so I cut or tear them.
8
Prepare granny smith apple.
9
Core and slice thin, then cut each slice into 3rds.
10
Slice red onion very thin and cut each slice into 3rds.
11
If the onion is too strong, prepare a ice water bath and soak the slices for 5 minutes, drain well.
12
Combine salad ingredients in a serving bowl or arrange on individual plates: Place lettuces arranging the apple slices, onions, dried cherries almonds, and top with the crumbled blue cheese.
13
Drizzle with Vinaigrette.

582

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups mixed spring greens, torn if necessary, 1 cup romaine lettuce, cut into 1-inch pieces, 12 granny smith apple, with peels cored, sliced thin, cut into thirds, ¼ cup dried cherries, and more.

Yes, Salad W. Dried Cherries, Granny Apples, Blue Cheese, Dijon 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.

Salad W. Dried Cherries, Granny Apples, Blue Cheese, Dijon

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