Walnut, Blue Cheese, And Apple Slaw

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Place the walnut pieces on a rimmed baking sheet and bake them until they begin to darken, 5 to 7 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, coursely grate the apple using the side of a box grater with the largest holes.

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   You should have about 1 cup.

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   Place the ranch dressing and the blue cheese in a large serving bowl.

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   Stir to combine and mash the blue cheese a bit to incorporate it into the dressing.

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   Add the coleslaw mix and grated apple and stir to coat it well with the dressing.

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   Season the slaw with black pepper to taste.

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   Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted walnuts on top of the slaw.

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    *This will serve 6 people as a side dish.

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    **If you buy walnut halves and pieces, or chopped walnuts, it's not only cheaper than buying all halves, but these smaller pieces take less time to toast**

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    ***Keep an eye on the walnuts as they bake.

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    Turn the oven light on if you have one.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.