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

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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.

Mussarat Jiani
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving.


Shino Koko
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The apples and walnuts add a nice crunch, and the blue cheese and pomegranate vinaigrette add a tangy flavor.


Ab D
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Saadi khan
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, so I used goat cheese instead. It was still really good.


Titi Sisay
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I like to add a little bit of honey to the dressing for a touch of sweetness.


Linda Obi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or fish.


Cntosh Gurung
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I used sunflower seeds instead of walnuts. It was still delicious!


Timothy Johnson
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Shihab Mahmud
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I love the pop of color that the pomegranate vinaigrette adds to this salad.


Danny Stevens
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This salad is a great make-ahead lunch. I like to make it on Sunday and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.


Mon Valo ney
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover apples and walnuts.


Haider Annas
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever apples I have on hand.


Biplove Limbu
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is really good. The combination of flavors and textures is perfect.


Basheer Mazari
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Harrison Taylor
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, so I used feta cheese instead. It was still delicious!


AFOLAYAN BOLUWATIFE
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover apples. I always have a few apples in my fridge that need to be used up, and this salad is a great way to do it. It's also a healthy and delicious snack or lunch.


Khuda or mohabat status
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Delicious! I made this salad for lunch today and it was perfect. The apples were crisp, the walnuts were toasted to perfection, and the blue cheese and pomegranate vinaigrette added a nice tang.


khursheed channa
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to add a little bit of honey to the vinaigrette for a touch of sweetness.


Somer Slade-Sytek
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, tangy blue cheese, and flavorful pomegranate vinaigrette was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.