Best 11 Apple Blue Cheese And Walnut Salad Recipes

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Are you seeking a delectable salad recipe that harmonizes the sharpness of blue cheese, the sweetness of apples, and the crunchy texture of walnuts? If so, then our article has the perfect solution for you: the Apple Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad. This exquisite dish combines a variety of flavors and textures, creating a delightful balance in every bite. With its vibrant colors and nutritional value, this salad is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE, BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUT SALAD



Apple, Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad image

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, 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.

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 | Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

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
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:

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

BLUE CHEESE, WALNUT, AND CHICORY SALAD



Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Chicory Salad image

If you've been looking at endive and radicchio in the stores for years but never bought any because you thought you just wouldn't like it, I'm here to tell you, you probably do--especially in a salad like this. When chicory is combined with a sweet and tangy mustard vinaigrette, mixed with toasted, crunchy nuts, and wonderfully rich, subtly salty blue cheese, it all makes perfect sense.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup olive oil
1 head radicchio
4 heads Belgian endive
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Stir or toss walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until very hot to the touch and toasted, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix Dijon mustard, rice vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and pepper together in a bowl for dressing. Pour in olive oil, about 1 teaspoon at a time, whisking constantly, until thick and coats the back of a spoon. Taste and adjust as necessary.
  • Cut radicchio in half; cut out the core using 2 angled cuts. Cut each half in half again and slice across into about 1-inch pieces. Slice root ends off of endive and peel off about 1/3 of the leaves, leaving them whole for presentation. Slice remaining endive into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Transfer all radicchio and endive to a bowl and toss, making sure leaves are separated and evenly distributed. Crumble in about 1/2 of the walnuts and 1/2 of the blue cheese. Pour in dressing and toss with your hands until everything is perfectly coated.
  • Place whole endive spears on a serving plate. Pile salad on top and scatter remaining walnuts and blue cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 55.4 g, Fiber 18.3 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 710.9 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SAUTEED APPLE SALAD WITH ROQUEFORT CHEESE AND WALNUTS



Sauteed Apple Salad with Roquefort Cheese and Walnuts image

Categories     Salad     Sauté     Blue Cheese     Apple     Walnut     Fall     Endive     Watercress     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup Sherry wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cups mixed baby greens
3 cups trimmed watercress
1 Belgian endive, sliced
1 1/2 pounds Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar and thyme in small bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Combine greens, watercress and endive in large bowl. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples and sugar and sauté until apples are almost tender, about 8 minutes. Increase heat to high and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes longer. Place atop greens in bowl. Sprinkle salad with Roquefort and walnuts. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.

APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD



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This apple walnut salad delivers sweet and tangy flavor to simple salad greens with a quick apple cider vinaigrette, cranberries and Gorgonzola cheese. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 cups torn romaine
5 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 large red apple, chopped
1 large green apple, chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/3 cup dried cranberries
CIDER VINAIGRETTE:
3/4 cup apple cider or juice
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup walnut oil or canola oil

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the first eight ingredients., In a small bowl, whisk the cider, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GLAZED WALNUT, APPLE, AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Glazed Walnut, Apple, and Blue Cheese Salad image

An easy salad to make using packaged (or homemade) glazed walnuts, fresh apples and salad greens, and Danish blue cheese. We especially love this salad drizzled with a nice creamy raspberry vinaigrette (such as Ghirard's brand dressing), but a Balsamic Fig dressing is also very nice. Enjoy! Recipe taken from Diamond Nut Toppings package (but I added a few things such as the craisins and coconut).

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Greens

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups baby greens, washed and dried
1 large apple, cored and cubed (Fuji or Braeburn work well)
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (can substitute gorgonzola, goat cheese, or any other tangy soft cheese)
3/4 cup glazed walnuts (such as Diamond Nut Toppings Glazed Walnuts)
4 tablespoons raspberry vinaigrette dressing
1/2 cup craisins (optional)
1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • Add greens to bowl, top with apples and cheese and sprinkle with Glazed Walnuts.
  • Add the optional craisins and shredded coconut.
  • Drizzle with salad dressing, toss and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 236.4, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 6.5, Protein 7.1

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

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

APPLE, CHEESE AND TOASTED WALNUT SALAD



Apple, Cheese and Toasted Walnut Salad image

Looking for a signature salad? Try this one and keep it handy in your go-to recipe collection.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
3 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 medium head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 10 cups)
4 cups mixed salad greens (from 10-oz bag)
1 container (4 oz) blue or Gorgonzola cheese crumbles
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
2 red apples, cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until sugar is dissolved (dressing will be thick); set aside.
  • In very large bowl (at least 4 quart), gently mix salad ingredients. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

APPLE, BLUE CHEESE & BIBB SALAD



Apple, Blue Cheese & Bibb Salad image

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.

Tips:

  • Use a mix of baby greens, arugula, and butter lettuce to add color and variety to your salad. Experiment with other types of greens such as spinach, watercress, or frisee.
  • Choose a ripe, firm apple that is sweet and crisp. Varieties like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Jazz work well.
  • To prevent the apple from browning, toss it with a little lemon juice or vinegar.
  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the apple. This will help the dressing to penetrate the apple and create a more flavorful salad.
  • Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and slightly browned. This will enhance their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use a good quality blue cheese that is crumbly and has a strong flavor. Varieties like Roquefort, Gorgonzola, or Stilton work well.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Toss the salad gently to combine all of the ingredients. Over-mixing can cause the greens to wilt.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. This salad is best enjoyed within a few hours of making.

Conclusion:

Apple, blue cheese, and walnut salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and crisp apples, tangy blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, and creamy dressing come together to create a salad that is both flavorful and satisfying. This salad is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this apple, blue cheese, and walnut salad a try.

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