Best Blue Cheese Apple Salad Recipes

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APPLE, PECAN AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Apple, Pecan and Blue Cheese Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces salad greens (spring mix)
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup pecan halves
6 ounces blue cheese chunks
2 whole apples, cored and sliced very thin
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon (heaping) Dijon
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or more to taste)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add the greens, cherries, pecans, cheese and apples into a large salad bowl.
  • Mix the olive oil, Dijon, maple syrup and vinegar in a small jar and sprinkle with and salt and pepper. Put the lid on the jar and shake well to mix.
  • Pour a little of the salad dressing over the top of the salad and toss to combine. Taste the salad and add more dressing to taste.

APPLE, BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUT SALAD



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Serve your family with this apple salad that's made with lettuce, spinach and nuts - a wonderful side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 large bunch romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 10 cups)
1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves
1 cup crumbled blue or Gorgonzola cheese (4 oz)
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
2 red apples, cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all dressing ingredients with wire whisk until sugar is dissolved (dressing will be thick). Set aside.
  • In very large bowl, mix salad ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263, Carbohydrate 16 1/2 g, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 294 mg

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.

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

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.

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.

LENTIL, WALNUT & APPLE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



Lentil, walnut & apple salad with blue cheese image

Puy lentils are healthy pulses that keep you fuller for longer - serve with Roquefort, Granny Smith apples, nuts and parsley

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Lunch, Side dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

250g Puy lentil
1l chicken stock or water
1 celery heart, finely chopped
1 Granny Smith , peeled, cored and finely sliced
2 shallots , finely sliced
25g walnut , toasted and chopped
2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley , finely chopped
a few handfuls mixed leaf salad
1 tbsp strong blue cheese , crumbled (we used Roquefort)
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or walnut oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove , crushed

Steps:

  • Put the lentils and stock or water in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 mins, or until al dente. Drain and pour into a bowl. Add the celery, apple, shallots, walnuts, parsley and salad leaves, then mix together well.
  • To make the vinaigrette, put all the ingredients in a small glass jar with a lid. Season and shake well. Keep the lid on until ready to serve. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well, then scatter over the blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

BRUSSELS SPROUT AND APPLE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUTS



Brussels Sprout and Apple Salad with Blue Cheese and Walnuts image

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Fruit     Nut     Vegetable     Steam     Thanksgiving     Blue Cheese     Apple     Walnut     Winter     Brussels Sprout     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 30 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 3/4 pounds small brussels sprouts, quartered through stem ends
1/4 cup Sherry wine vinegar
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup olive oil
9 large red-skinned apples, quartered, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups chopped celery leaves
3 3/4 cups crumbled blue cheese
3 cups walnuts toasted, coarsely chopped
Radicchio leaves

Steps:

  • Steam brussels sprouts in batches until just tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer to colander; cool. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Mix vinegar and mayonnaise in small bowl. Gradually mix in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Brussels sprouts and dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.) Add apples and celery leaves to brussels sprouts. Add dressing; toss to combine. Mix in cheese and walnuts. Season with salt and pepper. Line large bowls with radicchio leaves. Add salad; serve.

ASPARAGUS AND APPLE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE



ASPARAGUS AND APPLE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE image

Categories     Salad

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups (2-inch) diagonally cut asparagus
4 cups torn butter lettuce
2 cups thinly sliced Gala apple

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Cook asparagus in boiling water 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold running water; drain. Combine the asparagus, lettuce, and apple in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss gently to coat.

APPLE, PECAN, AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES



APPLE, PECAN, AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES image

Categories     Salad     Side     No-Cook     Lettuce

Yield 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces, weight Salad Greens (spring Mix)
1/2 whole Apple, Cored And Sliced Very Thin
2 T cup Pecan Halves
1 T cup Dried Cherries
1.5 ounces, weight Blue Cheese, Cut Into Chunks
1 tsp Tablespoon (heaping) Dijon Mustard
1 tsp Tablespoon Maple Syrup (more To Taste)
Dash teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar (more To Taste)
1 T 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.

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



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

Categories     Salad     Side     Apple

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 16

Pomegranate Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salad:
6 apples (Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji) any or a combination of all, skin left on, core removed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cups baby spinach
2 heads endive, thinly sliced
1 cup toasted coarsely chopped walnuts
3/4 pound blue cheese, crumbled (recommended: Maytag, Danish, Cabrales)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette: Whisk together the pomegranate molasses, vinegar, mustard, honey and salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. For the salad: 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.

ASPARAGUS-APPLE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE



Asparagus-Apple Salad With Blue Cheese Vinaigrette image

Make and share this Asparagus-Apple Salad With Blue Cheese Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Teri8551

Categories     Apple

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups diagonally cut asparagus (2-inch)
4 cups butter lettuce, torn (I use field greens)
2 cups gala apples, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
  • Cook asparagus in boiling water 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold running water; drain. Combine the asparagus, lettuce, and apple in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.7, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 3.2, Sodium 154.3, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.7, Protein 2.5

APPLE, BLUE CHEESE & BIBB SALAD FOR TWO



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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 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients until blended. In a bowl, combine lettuce, apple and cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts and raisins. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

APPLE, ALMOND & BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Apple, Almond & Blue Cheese Salad image

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.

CRUNCHY CAULIFLOWER, APPLE & BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Crunchy cauliflower, apple & blue cheese salad image

A tasty combination of crunchy cauliflower, sweet apple and creamy, salty blue cheese

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4 as a light main, 6 as a side

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or rapeseed oil
little drizzle of honey
3-4 apple , cored and thinly sliced
1 small cauliflower , chopped
handful of alfalfa sprouts (optional)
200g stilton or vegetarian crumbly blue cheese, such as Dorset blue Vinney, crumbled
small bunch mint , chopped
50g sunflower seeds , toasted (walnuts or cobnuts also work well)

Steps:

  • Make the dressing by whisking the vinegar, olive or rapeseed oil and honey with some seasoning. Pour over the sliced apple then gently mix in the cauliflower, alfalfa sprouts and cheese. Scatter over the mint and the toasted seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 1.05 milligram of sodium

DAYTON'S MARKETPLACE APPLE SALAD WITH MAYTAG BLUE CHEESE



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Categories     Salad     Lettuce

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons
Marketplace Balsamic Vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper
, seeded, chopped
3/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into eighths
1 head curly endive, washed, torn into pieces
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
4 ounces Maytag blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Place orange juice in small nonreactive pan over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 35-40 minutes. Can be made 2-3 days in advance, and refrigerated. Place orange reduction, Marketplace Balsamic Vinegar, onion, and jalapeno in a food processor fitted with metal blade, process until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Add the honey, salt and pepper, process 2 seconds. Heat 3/4 cup of the orange vinaigrette in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add the apples, and saut until golden brown, turning until just cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Remove to plate and cool to room temperature. Can be made a day in advance, covered in refrigerator, bring to room temperature before serving. Place endive in mixing bowl, toss with 4 tablespoons of the remaining orange vinaigrette, season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Pour remaining vinaigrette into squeeze bottle, if desired. Divide endive among 4 salad plates. Arrange 4 apple slices on each plate, garnish with pecans and Maytag blue cheese. Drizzle with remaining orange vinaigrette

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