Hearts of Romaine Salad with Apples Cheese and Hazelnuts
Elevate your salad game with this Hearts of Romaine Salad with Apples, Cheese, and Hazelnuts, a dish that balances crisp textures and bold flavors in every bite. Featuring tender hearts of romaine lettuce topped with sweet, juicy apple slices—like Honeycrisp or Fuji—this salad is a celebration of freshness. Crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese adds a creamy, tangy note, while toasted and chopped hazelnuts deliver a satisfying crunch. A vibrant vinaigrette made with extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey ties it all together with a touch of sweetness and tang. Ready in just 20 minutes, this elegant yet simple salad is perfect as a light lunch, starter, or side dish for any occasion. Indulge in the irresistible combination of flavors and textures that make this recipe a standout addition to your table!
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Ingredients
- 3 heads hearts of romaine lettuce
- 1 large apple (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 0.5 cups crumbled blue cheese (or goat cheese)
- 0.5 cups hazelnuts
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the hazelnuts and toast them for 4-5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally to prevent burning. Remove the hazelnuts from the skillet, let them cool, and roughly chop them.
Step 2
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce hearts. Slice them lengthwise into halves or quarters, depending on the size of the heads. Arrange them on a large serving platter or individual plates.
Step 3
Core the apple and thinly slice it. Arrange the slices over the lettuce.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Step 5
Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the lettuce and apple slices.
Step 6
Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese evenly over the salad.
Step 7
Top the salad with the toasted and chopped hazelnuts for added crunch.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2256.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1676.0 |
| Total Fat 121.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.4g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 89.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2417.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 114.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 53.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 55.6g | |
| Protein 57.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 25.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1091.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3004.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories