Description
A refreshing salad that combines crisp greens, tart apples, crunchy nuts, and creamy blue cheese for a delightful summer dish.
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or Gorgonzola
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk until the dressing emulsifies.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, diced apple, dried cranberries, and chopped nuts.
- Crumble in the blue cheese, adding a creamy touch to the mix.
- Drizzle the freshly made dressing over the salad right before serving.
- Gently toss everything together to coat each ingredient evenly.
Notes
Serve immediately to preserve freshness. Experiment with nuts and fruits for different flavor profiles.