Apple Blue Cheese Salad

40 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 1 hr
Ready In: 1 hr 20 min

“Easy to make ahead, especially for guests who always love this salad. Granny Smith apple marinated in balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, bleu cheese, pecans, and bacon all tossed over romaine.” - by ALRIESTER

Ingredients

1 Granny Smith apple, cored and julienned
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans
4 slices turkey bacon
6 cups torn romaine lettuce

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

Place the julienned apple into a bowl with the balsamic vinaigrette. Refrigerate for at least one hour to marinate.
Cook bacon in the microwave or in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain, and crumble.
In a salad bowl, combine the blue cheese, pecans, bacon and romaine lettuce, and toss to blend. When ready to serve, pour the apples and dressing over the top.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
334 cal
17%

Fat
29.6 g
45%

Carbs
10.9 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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SunnyByrd

Sep. 10, 2008

"The flavors in this salad are 10-star. A little heavy on the dressing and blue cheese - I used a lighter hand. Also used walnuts because I didn't have pecans. Excellent salad - my guys all raved. Than..." See moreks!"

JDVMD

Feb. 25, 2007

"Simple to make. Used real bacon bits instead of frying the bacon. Toast the pecans for added flavor. Used Trader Joe's balsamic vinegarette. Will make this for company again in a few days...." See more"