WINTER APPLE SALAD WITH FENNEL AND GORGONZOLA

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Categories     Sauce     Fruit

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Balsamic Vinaigrette:
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 garlic clove cut in half
Salad:
2 eating apples (fuji, elstar, cortland, criterion) unpeeled, cored and thinly sliced
1 cup diced fennel bulb
3 cups romaine, torn into bite size pieces
2 cups curly endive, torn into bite size pieces
2 cups butter lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • To prepare balsamic vinaigrette, combine oil, vinegar, salt pepper and garlic in small jar with tight fitting lid. Shake and let stand 20 minutes or refrigerate up to 2 days. Discard garlic. To prepare salad place apples and fennel in bottom of large salad bowl. Toss with vinaigrette. Layer romaine, endive, and butter lettuce on top. Cover with damp paper towels and refrigerate up to 4 hours. When ready to serve sprinkle cheese on top and toss well.

Faisal Salih
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. It's also a great option for a Meatless Monday meal.


David Naikelekelevesi
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This salad is so delicious and healthy. I feel good about eating it.


Elijah Chogo
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to change up your usual salad routine.


Tayyab Awan
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This salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Alyssa Robbins
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit. It's the perfect portable meal.


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


Domingo Aguilar
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is an exception. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Apshara Baniya
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This salad is so beautiful and festive. I'm definitely making it again for my next holiday party.


Shullamite Sarpong
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I'm allergic to gorgonzola cheese, so I used crumbled feta cheese instead. It was still really good.


Aressen Vellian
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I added some chopped walnuts to this salad for extra crunch and flavor. It was delicious!


Zane Beazer
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover apples and fennel. It's also a great option for a light lunch or dinner.


Darryl Covey
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I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed it in this salad. The sweetness of the apples and the tanginess of the gorgonzola really balanced out the anise flavor.


Rick Lawag
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's light and refreshing, yet still filling.


Shamar Buddle
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I made this salad for a dinner party last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Satya Panchal
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This winter salad combines sweet apples, crunchy fennel, and tangy gorgonzola cheese for a truly unique and flavorful dish. It's the perfect way to enjoy seasonal produce and add a touch of elegance to your next meal.