Apple Blue Cheese Salad

This blue cheese apple salad is 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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 334 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
• 4 slices turkey bacon
• 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and julienned
• 6 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place apple into a bowl with balsamic vinaigrette. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to marinate.

Step 2

Cook bacon in the microwave or in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain and crumble.

Step 3

In a salad bowl, combine romaine, blue cheese, pecans, and bacon; toss to blend.

Step 4

When ready to serve, pour apples and dressing over romaine mixture.