Apple Blue Cheese Salad

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This Apple Blue Cheese Salad hits all the right notes – crisp apple slices, peppery arugula, sweet dried cherries, crunchy pecans, and pungent blue cheese, all brought together with a tangy maple vinaigrette.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Salad, Salads

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Apple Blue Cheese Salad

Servings: servings

Ingredients

For the Salad:

6 Cups Baby Arugula
1 bag Crunch Pak® Apple Slices or 2 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced
¼ Cup Dried Cherries
¼ Cup Pecans toasted and chopped
¼ Cup crumbled Blue Cheese

For the Maple Vinaigrette Dressing:

1 Tbsp. heaping Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp. Maple Syrup more to taste
1 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar more to taste
¼ cup Olive Oil
Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

For the Maple Vinaigrette Dressing:

Combine Ingredients: In a small jar with a lid, combine the Dijon mustard (1 Tbsp), maple syrup (1 Tbsp), apple cider vinegar (1 tsp), olive oil (¼ cup), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Shake Well: Secure the lid tightly on the jar and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds, or until all the ingredients are well combined and the dressing is emulsified. Taste and adjust maple syrup or apple cider vinegar if you prefer it sweeter or tangier.

For the Salad:

Prepare Greens: Add the baby arugula to a large mixing bowl.
Add Toppings: Scatter the Crunch Pak® Apple Slices, dried cherries, and toasted and chopped pecans over the arugula.
Add Blue Cheese: Crumble the blue cheese evenly over the salad ingredients.
Dress & Toss: Drizzle the prepared maple vinaigrette dressing over the salad.
Serve: Toss everything gently until well combined and serve immediately. Enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors!

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