Honey-Balsamic Apple and Cranberry Salad with Blue Cheese and Walnuts

Recipe Collection: Salads

Honey-Balsamic Apple and Cranberry Salad with Blue Cheese and Walnuts is a vegetarian masterpiece bursting with flavor. This American cuisine dish features crisp apples and pears paired with tart cranberries, all drizzled in a sweet honey-balsamic dressing. The addition of blue cheese and walnuts adds a rich texture, making it perfect as a side or light meal.

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Overview

This vibrant and refreshing salad combines the crispness of apples and pears with the tartness of cranberries, all enveloped in a sweet and tangy honey-balsamic dressing. The addition of creamy blue cheese and crunchy walnuts makes this salad a delightful medley of flavors and textures, perfect as a side dish or a light meal.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Tree Nuts

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) stone-ground mustard
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) honey
• 0.25 Cup olive oil
• 1 Whole apple, diced
• 1 Whole pear, diced
• 0.25 Cup dried cranberries
• 10 Ounces (oz) package mixed baby greens, packaged
• 0.5 Cup blue cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 Cup walnuts, toasted

Steps

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the stone-ground mustard, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk until the dressing is emulsified. Set aside.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine the diced apple, diced pear, dried cranberries, and mixed baby greens.
3. Add the crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts to the salad.
4. Drizzle the honey-balsamic dressing over the salad and gently toss to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
5. Serve immediately, allowing guests to add additional dressing if desired. Enjoy the harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors!

Enjoy your homemade Honey-Balsamic Apple and Cranberry Salad with Blue Cheese and Walnuts!