Apple Walnut & Blue Cheese Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette
A delightful salad combining the sweetness of apples and walnuts with the tangy bite of blue cheese, all tossed in a homemade maple-dijon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 5 oz Mixed Greens
- 1 Apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji) cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Walnuts, toasted
- 4 oz Blue Cheese crumbled
- 1/4 Red Onion thinly sliced
Vinaigrette Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- to taste Salt and Pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced apples, toasted walnuts, and red onion.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Crumble blue cheese over the salad.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
For a sweeter salad, use more maple syrup. You can substitute pecans or other nuts for the walnuts. Add some dried cranberries or goat cheese for extra flavor and texture.