Apple Blue Cheese Salad

Apple Blue Cheese Salad

This blue cheese and apple salad is easy to make ahead, especially for guests who always love this salad. Granny Smith apples marinated in balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, bleu cheese, pecans, and bacon, all tossed over romaine.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1
Place apple into a bowl with balsamic vinaigrette. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to marinate.

Step 2
Cook bacon in the microwave or in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain and crumble.

Step 3
In a salad bowl, combine romaine, blue cheese, pecans, and bacon; toss to blend.

Step 4
When ready to serve, pour apples and dressing over romaine mixture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

334
Calories
30g
Fat
11g
Carbs
9g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 334
% Daily Value *
Total Fat30g 38%
Saturated Fat7g 36%
Cholesterol34mg 11%
Sodium1012mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate11g 4%
Dietary Fiber3g 9%
Total Sugars5g
Protein9g
Vitamin C15mg 74%
Calcium153mg 12%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium301mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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