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Apple Blue Cheese Salad

SUBMITTED BY: ALRIESTER PHOTO BY: SunnyByrd

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 16 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
Read Reviews (13)
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and julienned
  • 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
  • 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 6 cups torn romaine lettuce

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the julienned apple into a bowl with the balsamic vinaigrette. Refrigerate for at least one hour to marinate.
  2. Cook bacon in the microwave or in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain, and crumble.
  3. In a salad bowl, combine the blue cheese, pecans, bacon and romaine lettuce, and toss to blend. When ready to serve, pour the apples and dressing over the top.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2004 by LINDARAMOS
This was a wonderfull treat. My husband who hardly eats salads, couldn't put his fork down. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2005 by NFELTON
We thought this was great at our house. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2004 by SHYATT1
This is a great recipe! Good pick for when you want something just a little different but not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2008 by SunnyByrd
The flavors in this salad are 10-star. A little heavy on the dressing and blue cheese - I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2005 by Christianne
Served this to guests and everyone asked for the recipe. They couldn't believe it was so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2007 by JDVMD
Simple to make. Used real bacon bits instead of frying the bacon. Toast the pecans for added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2008 by PSUgirl
Really good. Nice combination of flavors and textures. Next time use less dressing (1 cup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2008 by Shelley L.
Love this salad! I have made is numerous times for parties and every time I have gotten rave... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2007 by ehappyvintage
This salad is great for a light lunch! I love it! Not to mention, it's simple and doesn't take... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2007 by Chocoholic
I Loved this. I took it to a pot luck and the bowl was wiped CLEAN! I used a balsamic... MORE