Best 10 Blue Cheese Apple Salad Recipes

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**Blue Cheese Apple Salad: A Symphony of Sweet, Savory, and Tangy Flavors**

Welcome to a culinary journey where sweet, savory, and tangy flavors intertwine to create a symphony of taste. Blue cheese apple salad is a delightful dish that combines the richness of blue cheese, the crisp sweetness of apples, the crunch of walnuts, and the tanginess of a homemade vinaigrette dressing. This salad offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a refreshing and satisfying meal or side dish.

This article features two variations of blue cheese apple salad: a classic version and a bacon-wrapped apple version. The classic blue cheese apple salad is a simple yet elegant dish that allows the natural flavors of the ingredients to shine through. The bacon-wrapped apple version adds an extra layer of savory goodness and a delightful smoky flavor to the salad. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your personal preferences.

The article also includes a recipe for a homemade vinaigrette dressing that perfectly complements the flavors of the blue cheese and apples. This dressing is made with a combination of olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and seasonings, creating a tangy and flavorful emulsion that enhances the overall experience of the salad.

Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing lunch or a flavorful side dish to accompany your main course, this blue cheese apple salad is sure to satisfy your cravings. With its combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, this salad is a true delight for the senses. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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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

CHOPPED APPLE SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS, BLUE CHEESE AND POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE



Chopped Apple Salad With Toasted Walnuts, Blue Cheese and Pomegranate Vinaigrette image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 apples such as Granny Smith, Gala or Fuji, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 ounces baby spinach
2 large heads Belgian endive, thinly sliced crosswise
1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 pound blue cheese (such as Maytag), crumbled (2 cups)
1 cup Pomegranate Vinaigrette (see below)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 heaping tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine the apples, spinach, endive, walnuts and blue cheese in a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Whisk together the pomegranate molasses, vinegar, mustard and honey in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. The dressing can be made 2 days in advance and stored in a container with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator.

APPLE, PECAN, AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES



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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

FENNEL, APPLE, AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Fennel, Apple, and Blue Cheese Salad image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon sherry-wine vinegar
Pinch of coarse salt
Pinch of freshly ground pepper
Pinch of sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 ounces crumbled blue cheese, preferably Maytag Blue
1/3 cup toasted walnuts
1 medium bulb fennel, trimmed and very thinly sliced crosswise on a mandoline
1 medium Granny Smith apple, cored and very thinly sliced on a mandoline
1 head Boston lettuce, rinsed, torn into pieces, and spun dry

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk to combine vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar. While continuing to whisk, slowly drizzle in oil, until combined.
  • Add cheese, walnuts, fennel, and apple to the vinaigrette. Toss to combine. Add lettuce, and toss again. Transfer to a platter. Serve immediately.

BLUE CHEESE APPLE SALAD



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We have a lot of apple orchards in our state, so this definitely represents our area. This is one of my favorite apple recipes. It has a nice combination of flavors.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium unpeeled red apples, cubed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 cups cantaloupe cubes or balls
2 cups sliced celery
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup Miracle Whip
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add cantaloupe and celery. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, blue cheese and Miracle Whip. Pour over apple mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FENNEL AND APPLE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE AND PECANS



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Make and share this Fennel and Apple Salad With Blue Cheese and Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sugarmagnolia_fl

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 large fennel bulb, halved lengthwise, cored and sliced crosswise paper thin
1 tablespoon finely chopped fennel leaves
1 granny smith apple, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 cup blue cheese, crumbled (about 4 ounces)
3/4 cup pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice, vinegar and mustard. Gradually whisk in the oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the fennel fronds and apple and season with salt and pepper and toss. Garnish with blue cheese and pecans and serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.9, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 346.2, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 6.6

APPLE, BLUE CHEESE & BIBB SALAD



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Red or Golden Delicious apples add a burst of fall flavor to this simple salad. Blue cheese and toasted walnuts make it even more special. -Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
3 medium Red and/or Golden Delicious apples, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed, toasted
1/2 teaspoon stone-ground mustard (whole grain)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
3/4 cup walnut halves, toasted
1/2 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce and apples. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, honey, mayonnaise, mustard seed, mustard, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese, walnuts and raisins. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APPLE AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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This is our favorite salad . . . sometimes we just make a meal out of it! Note: I've found that the romaine is best (very crisp) if it's soaked in ice water for approximately 30 minutes, then spin dry. I use my Recipe #175543 however a good quality bottled blue cheese dressing can be substituted

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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)
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)

Steps:

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

APPLE, ALMOND & BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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Make and share this Apple, Almond & Blue Cheese Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lisar

Categories     Apple

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons green onions
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2/3 cup oil
romaine lettuce
watercress (I use red leaf if I can't find watercress)
2/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled
3 red apples, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup toasted almond

Steps:

  • Mix salad greens, blue cheese, apples and toasted almonds in a bowl.
  • Process dressing ingredients in a blender and serve over salad.

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.

Tips:

  • Opt for firm and crisp apples for a better textural contrast in the salad.
  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the apples to ensure an even cooking time.
  • To enhance the flavor of the vinaigrette dressing, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.
  • If you prefer a sweeter dressing, add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
  • For a nuttier taste, incorporate chopped walnuts or pecans into the salad.
  • Freshly chopped parsley or cilantro add a vibrant pop of color and flavor.
  • If you prefer a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and add roasted chickpeas or tofu instead.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of blue cheese, from mild and creamy to sharp and tangy.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the vinaigrette dressing and store it separately. Assemble the salad just before serving.

Conclusion:

This blue cheese apple salad is a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, with a crisp and refreshing texture. It's a perfect side dish for a main course or as a light and satisfying lunch. The combination of sweet apples, creamy blue cheese, and tangy vinaigrette dressing creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. You can easily customize the salad to your liking by adding different nuts, herbs, or even grilled chicken. Experiment and enjoy this versatile and delicious salad!

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