Best 6 Apple Pecan And Blue Cheese Salad Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our apple, pecan, and blue cheese salad. This delightful dish is a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, offering a refreshing and satisfying meal. Crisp Granny Smith apples, crunchy pecans, and creamy blue cheese crumbles dance on a bed of tender mixed greens, creating a delightful textural contrast. The zesty homemade honey mustard dressing ties all the elements together, adding a subtle sweetness and a touch of tang. This salad is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, sure to impress your family and friends. With its vibrant colors and enticing aromas, it's a perfect addition to your next luncheon, brunch, or light dinner. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets behind this extraordinary salad.

Let's cook with our recipes!

APPLE BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Apple Blue Cheese Salad image

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.

Provided by ALRIESTER

Categories     Salad

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Granny Smith apple, cored and julienned
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
½ cup chopped pecans
4 slices turkey bacon
6 cups torn romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 334.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1011.7 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

ROMAINE WITH APPLE, PECANS AND BLUE CHEESE



Romaine With Apple, Pecans and Blue Cheese image

Eating the skin of apples provides about twice the anti-cancer activity as eating only the pulp, Cornell University studies show. That's why this recipe says not to peel the apple. You may wonder about the hefty amount of fat in each serving. Don't: 90% of it is good monounsaturated fat from avocado and pecans.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup blue cheese
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅓ cup orange juice
8 ounces plain non-fat yogurt
4 ½ cups hearts of romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
1 large unpeeled apple, chopped
1 Hass avocado, cubed
½ cup chopped red onions
¼ cup toasted pecan pieces

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mash cheese with a fork. Add vinegar, mustard, juice and yogurt; stir to combine thoroughly.
  • In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients. Toss with 1/2 cup Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 237.5 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

APPLE, PECAN, AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES



Apple, Pecan, and Blue Cheese Salad With Dried Cherries image

Make and share this Apple, Pecan, and Blue Cheese Salad With Dried Cherries recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces salad greens (spring Mix)
2 whole apples, Cored, Sliced Very Thin
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/4 cup dried cherries
6 ounces blue cheese, Cut Into Chunks
1 tablespoon heaping Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon maple syrup (more To Taste)
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (more To Taste)
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Add greens, apple slices, pecan halves, dried cherries, and blue cheese chunks into a large salad bowl.
  • In a small jar, mix Dijon, maple syrup, vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Put the lid on the jar and shake well to mix.
  • Pour a little salad dressing over the top of the salad and toss to combine. Taste salad and add more salad dressing to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.5, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 16, Sodium 331.2, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.9, Protein 5.9

SPINACH AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD WITH SLICED APPLES AND SPICED CARAMELIZED PECANS



Spinach and Blue Cheese Salad with Sliced Apples and Spiced Caramelized Pecans image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 apple, chilled
1 small lemon, juiced
8 ounces spinach, washed, thoroughly dried, and stemmed
1 small head (about 3 ounces) radicchio, cut into chiffonade
5 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
1/2 cup Spago House Dressing, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups Spiced Caramelized Pecans, recipe follows
2 large shallots, minced (1 heaping tablespoon)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons zinfandel vinegar
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Salt
Freshly ground white pepper
3 cups peanut oil
2 cups pecan halves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Cut the apple into quarters, remove the stem and the seeds, and cut into very thin slices. Sprinkle lemon juice over the slices and set aside.
  • When ready to serve, in a salad bowl, combine the apple, spinach, radicchio, and blue cheese. Season lightly with salt and pepper and toss with the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • To serve, divide the salad among 4 plates and sprinkle the pecans around each salad.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the shallots and the mustard. Whisk in the vinegars, and then the olive and vegetable oils. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate until needed.
  • Yield: 1 1/4 cups
  • Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, "Adventures in the Kitchen", Random House, 1991
  • In a deep-fryer or a deep pot, heat the oil to 350 degrees F. (A deep-frying thermometer can be clipped to the side of the pan so that you can tell when the proper temperature has been reached).
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add the pecans and boil for 2 minutes. Drain in a large strainer, shaking off all excess water. Sprinkle the salt and cayenne pepper over the nuts and then coat with the confectioners' sugar, a little at a time, allowing the sugar to melt into the pecans. Toss the nuts by shaking the strainer, adding a little more sugar each time, until all the sugar is used and all the nuts are coated. Do not use hands or a spoon to toss. The nuts should have a glaze of sugar.
  • Carefully add the nuts to the heated oil, keeping the oil at 350 degrees F. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon to a baking tray to cool.
  • Yield: 2 cups
  • Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, "Pizza, Pasta & More!," Random House, 2000

APPLE, PECAN, BLUE CHEESE SALAD - PIONEER WOMAN RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Apple, Pecan, Blue Cheese Salad - Pioneer Woman Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by lindaauman

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces, weight salad greens (spring Mix)
2 whole apples, cored and sliced very thin
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/4 cup dried cherries
6 ounces, weight blue cheese, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon (heaping) Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon maple syrup (more to taste)
1 teaspoon apples cider vinegar (more To taste)
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Add greens, apple slices, pecan halves, dried cherries, and blue cheese chunks into a large salad bowl. In a small jar, mix Dijon, maple syrup, vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Put the lid on the jar and shake well to mix. Pour a little salad dressing over the top of the salad and toss to combine. Taste salad and add more salad dressing to taste.

APPLE-PECAN SALAD



Apple-Pecan Salad image

This quick and easy salad features apple, pecans, berries and salad greens - a perfect side dish that's ready in 10 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 cup chopped Gala apple
1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/3 cup candied pecans
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • In large bowl, toss salad greens, apple, cranberries and pecans.
  • In small bowl, stir lemon juice, oil, honey and salt with wire whisk until well blended. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 249 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp apples. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
  • Toast the pecans for extra flavor. This can be done in a toaster oven or on the stovetop.
  • Use a good quality blue cheese. Look for a cheese that is creamy and flavorful, but not too pungent.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the salad immediately after dressing. This will prevent the greens from wilting.

Conclusion:

This apple, pecan, and blue cheese salad is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy the flavors of fall. The sweet apples, crunchy pecans, and creamy blue cheese are a perfect combination. The dressing is light and tangy, and it perfectly complements the salad. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

Related Topics