Apple Walnut Salad
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This Apple Walnut Salad with blue cheese and creamy vinaigrette dressing is easy, delicious, and will make you wish it was summer all year long!
My girlfriend Stacy introduced me to this salad. Stacy who claims she’s, “not much of a cook.” Stacy who also brought us The Best Roast Broccoli Ever, and Garlic Herb Cream Cheese Dip. Hey, Stacy. I’m calling you out, girl. I think you’re pretty darn fabulous at putting together some tasty chow.
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Apple Walnut Salad
Apple Walnut Salad
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Anyway, about the salad. Ohhhhhh, lordy. This Apple, Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad is what other salads want to be when they grow up. I’m pretty sure this salad went to college. Possibly even grad school.
It’s sweet, savory, tangy, crisp, crunchy, deliciously refreshing salad perfection. Summa Cum Salaude. That’s what we should’ve called it.
Ingredients
- Lettuce – I like a colorful spring mix that includes arugula.
- Apples – Thinly sliced. We used gala in the pictured recipe, but it’s also delicious with granny smith for a more tart flavor.
- Blue cheese – Crumbled.
- Walnuts – Chopped.
- Dressing – Homemade apple cider vinaigrette is what I love on this, but you can definitely grab a bottle of your favorite vinaigrette at the market too.
Step-by-step directions
⭐ First, whisk together salad dressing ingredients and set aside.
⭐ Then, layer the lettuce at the bottom of your bowl.
⭐ Next, top with apples, walnuts, and blue cheese crumbles.
⭐ Finally, drizzle with dressing to taste.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
I love the almost peppery flavor of the arugula mixed with the sweetness of fresh cut apples. Add in the tangy blue cheese and you have such a gorgeous combination of flavors in your mouth!
Top things off with crunchy nuts and a creamy dressing! You’ll wonder where this salad has been all your life. If you want to make the salad a full meal, add some grilled chicken strips. Or just serve it alongside your favorite protein.
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Tools we love
- Anchor Hocking Glass Cruet With Stopper
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How to Make an Apple Walnut Salad
Apple Walnut Salad
Ingredients
- Lettuce I like a colorful spring mix
- Apples thin sliced
- Blue cheese crumbled
- Chopped walnuts
- Apple cider vinaigrette you can buy a dressing, but making this one would be better, *hint hint*
Instructions
- Toss it all in a bowl and go to town!
- Enjoy!
Notes
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I cannot fry chicken either. Honestly, I'm scared!! The whole, hot oil thing is not for me! I love that Walmart has fried chicken, hot and ready!! #client
ditto! i'll leave the frying to someone else. LOL
Good morning April friend, this apple walnut salad looks so yummy, I love blue cheese! And the salad dressing sounds awesome!!!! Thank you for sharing! Hugs Elaine
LOVING everything about this scrumptious salad! Fantastic flavor combo!
Great salad! I love this flavor combination.
Loved this salad! changed it slightly by candying the walnuts and added craisins. yummy!
Oh, yes. This is what I call a salad. I made it last night, and I love all the flavors and textures in it. It’s so good.
The crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and creamy blue cheese go together so perfectly, and the vinaigrette brings it all together so well.
This was the perfect dinner! Easy and delicious!
Yummy refreshing and so delicious! We enjoyed your recipe!
We all loved this apple walnut salad! I did make my own apple cider dressing. Everyone loved it!