Best Crunchy Cauliflower Apple Blue Cheese Salad Recipes

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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

CAULIFLOWER-AND-APPLE SALAD



Cauliflower-and-Apple Salad image

This crunchy salad is good with roast chicken, meatloaf, or pork tenderloin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Salt and pepper
1 small head cauliflower
2 thinly sliced Gala apples
3/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. With a mandoline or sharp knife, shave cauliflower into thin slices. Add to dressing along with apples and mint leaves, then toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

CRUNCHY CAULIFLOWER CHEESE



Crunchy cauliflower cheese image

This makes a hearty and satisfying side dish, perfect served with Sunday lunch

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Side dish, Supper, Vegetable

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large cauliflower (about 1kg/2lb 4oz), trimmed
300g tub cheese sauce
100g Swiss cheese such as gruyère or emmental, grated
25g toasted hazelnut , crushed
50g fresh breadcrumb

Steps:

  • Heat the grill to high. Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Meanwhile, break the cauliflower into even-sized florets. Drop into the pan and boil for about 7 mins, or until very tender.
  • Heat the cheese sauce either in the microwave on High for 1 min or in a small pan until heated through, but not boiling. Place the cheese, hazelnuts and breadcrumbs in a bowl and mix together.
  • Drain the cauliflower and place in the bottom of a large, shallow, baking dish. Pour the warmed sauce over the cauliflower, covering it evenly, then sprinkle with the breadcrumbs. Put under the grill for 5 mins, or until the cheese is bubbling and the breadcrumbs are golden and crusty.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 1.38 milligram of sodium

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