Apple Pecan Salad
This scrumptious Apple Pecan Salad features crispy apples, crunchy candied pecans, and creamy blue cheese. The honey mustard dressing is so easy and tastes incredible.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 6 oz romaine lettuce, chopped
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup candied pecans
- 3 oz blue cheese, crumbled, see notes
- 1 whole apple, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoons coarse ground mustard, with seeds
- 1 tablespoon pure honey, + 2 tsp
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, mustard, honey, vinegar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk well to combine. Transfer to airtight container and keep chilled. Can be made ahead of time.
- When ready to serve, combine romaine lettuce, cranberries, candied pecans, crumbled blue cheese, and apples into a salad bowl. Drizzle a bit of dressing, toss, and repeat until desired amount of dressing is mixed in. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to sub with gorgonzola, roquefort, goat, or feta cheeses.
- To keep your apple pecan salad fresh and crisp, wait to chop and add the apples until you're ready to serve. If you'd like to chop them an hour or two in advance, toss them in lemon juice first. This will prevent them from browning and maintain their crunch.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or quick shrimp recipe to make it a complete meal. The salad is also a great side dish for your favorite protein.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1947IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 0.4mg