Apple, Gorgonzola and Pecan Salad

Apple Gorgonzola Salad is chock-full of all kinds of goodies. Tart green apples, sweet cranberries, tangy gorgonzola and nutty pecans.

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword apple, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, gorgonzola, gorgonzola cheese, granny smith apple, pecan, salad, side dish

Servings Servings

Calories 314kcal

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients:

5 ounces romaine lettuce
1 granny smith apple cored and diced
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Dressing Ingredients:

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, dijon and salt until it emulsfies.
Combine lettuce, apple, pecans, cranberries and gorgonzola in a bowl.
Drizzle dressing over the salad, toss and serve.

Notes

You can put the salad together a couple hours in advance just dress it right before serving. If making in advance, toss the apples with a little lemon juice to help prevent browning.

Nutrition information for estimation purposes only.

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