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Apple Blue Cheese Salad

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"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." — ALRIESTER

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Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

1 Granny Smith apple, cored and julienned
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
1 cup crumbled blue cheese

1/2 cup chopped pecans
4 slices turkey bacon
6 cups torn romaine lettuce

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Directions

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.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 1 hr 20 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 10, 2008

The flavors in this salad are 10-star. A little heavy on the dressing and blue cheese - I used a lighter hand. Also used walnuts because I didn't have pecans. Excellent salad - my guys all raved. Thanks!

—SunnyByrd

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 08, 2010

The bacon was the saving grace but I will not make this again. The balsamic vinaigrette was over powering taking away from the flavors. I threw a lot of this away. In addition, it is ugly.

—ChefAMY

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Feb 25, 2007

Simple to make. Used real bacon bits instead of frying the bacon. Toast the pecans for added flavor. Used Trader Joe's balsamic vinegarette. Will make this for company again in a few days.

—JDVMD

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Dec 23, 2004

This was a wonderfull treat. My husband who hardly eats salads, couldn't put his fork down. Try it, you will love it.

—LINDARAMOS

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Oct 06, 2009

So good. In the interest of time, used bottle dressing and did not marinate the apples, just peeled, chopped, put in the bowl with other ingredients. Used baby spinach instead of lettuce because I had on hand. Didn't measure the salad dressing, just added and tossed as normal. The bowl was wiped clean!

—dbray

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Oct 26, 2004

This is a great recipe! Good pick for when you want something just a little different but not too far out!

—SHYATT1

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Oct 10, 2005

Served this to guests and everyone asked for the recipe. They couldn't believe it was so simple to make. Presents beautifully, as well. Yummy, it's a keeper!

—Christianne

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Jan 14, 2010

this is (basically) a salad I've made for years,everyone loves it! haven't used bacon, but why not! I use toasted pecans because I like them. 4 servings. 1/4 C walnut pieces, toasted 1 medium head Romaine, torn, 1/2 bunch watercress 1 large Granny Smith apple,cored & sliced thinly & brushed lightly with lemon juice to prevent discolouration 4 ozs. Stilton, crumbled. Dressing: whisk 6 TBLspns. olive oil, 3 TBLspns. raspberry or Balsamic vinegar, salt & pepper to taste, in small bowl. when ready to serve, toss greens with dressing, arrange on plate. arrange apple slices around the edges, (pointy ends to centre) sprinkle with cheese, top centre with nuts. This presentation is most attractive. (I feel the photo is a bit of a mish mash!) serve immediately. D.

—Denise

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Nutrition

Calories
334 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
10.9 g
4%

Cholesterol
34 mg
11%

Fat
29.6 g
45%

Fiber
2.6 g
10%

Protein
9.3 g
19%

Sodium
1012 mg
40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Apple Blue Cheese Salad

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 334
Calories from Fat: 266

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.6g 45 %
Saturated Fat 7.2g 36 %
Cholesterol 34mg 11 %
Sodium 1012mg 40 %
** Potassium 301mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 10.9g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10 %
Protein 9.3g 19 %
Sugars 5.2g
** Vitamin A 69 %
** Vitamin C 24 %
** Calcium 19 %
** Iron 12 %
** Thiamin 13 %
** Niacin 14 %
** Vitamin B6 6 %
** Magnesium 11 %
** Folate 49 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.