Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad with Maple Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad with Maple Dressing, a perfect balance of bold flavors and crisp textures. Tender mixed greens create the foundation for crumbled blue cheese, toasted walnuts, sweet red apple slices, and a touch of sharp red onion, bringing every bite to life. The star of this dish is the homemade maple dressing, a delightful blend of pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and extra-virgin olive oil, offering a harmonious sweet and tangy finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this elegant salad is not only quick and easy but also packed with wholesome ingredients, making it an excellent choice for a light lunch, a sophisticated dinner starter, or a show-stopping addition to your holiday table. Pair it with your favorite crusty bread or a glass of white wine for an unforgettable dining experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens
• 0.5 cups Blue cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cups Walnuts, toasted
• 1 Red apple, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cups Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cups Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Toast the walnuts: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and stir frequently for 3–5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 3

Assemble the salad: In a large serving bowl, add mixed salad greens. Top with crumbled blue cheese, toasted walnuts, apple slices, and red onion.

Step 4

Drizzle the maple dressing evenly over the salad.

Step 5

Toss gently to combine all ingredients, ensuring the dressing is evenly distributed.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad with Maple Dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(460.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1515.3

Total Fat 135.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 89.7mg	0%
Sodium 1747.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 30.8g
Protein 36.6g	0%

Vitamin D 25.6IU	0%
Calcium 723.5mg	0%
Iron 3.5mg	0%
Potassium 840.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 77.8%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 12.9%