Washington Apple, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Salad

The Foodies' KitchenFebruary 5, 2025

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A crisp and flavorful apple, walnut, and blue cheese salad is the perfect way to enjoy the fresh taste of Washington apples. This vibrant salad combines thinly sliced Fuji and Red Delicious apples, adding a balance of sweet and tart flavors that pair with the creamy, tangy bite of blue cheese. Toasted walnuts bring a satisfying crunch, while dried cranberries add a hint of chewiness and natural sweetness. Tossed with mixed greens and a touch of red onion for sharpness, this salad is both visually stunning and packed with complementary textures.

A simple balsamic vinaigrette ties everything together, with extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey enhancing the apples’ natural sweetness. The balsamic vinegar provides a subtle acidity that balances the richness of the cheese and nuts, making each bite irresistibly well-rounded.

Whether served as a light lunch or an elegant side dish, this apple, walnut, and blue cheese salad is a refreshing way to enjoy the crisp, juicy flavors of Washington Fuji and Red Delicious apples. We are sure you will enjoy every forkful as much as we did!

Helga & Kitty

Washington Apple, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Salad

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients, for the salad:
1 Washington Fuji apple, thinly sliced
1 Washington Red Delicious apple, thinly sliced
6 cups mixed greens
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
½ cup candied or toasted walnuts
⅓ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

Ingredients, for the vinaigrette:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Directions:

For the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, water, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add the ingredients to a mason jar and mix with an immersion blender to emulsify the dressing.
In a large bowl, layer the mixed greens, apple slices, blue cheese, walnuts, cranberries, and red onion.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine and enjoy!

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