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Crisp Butter Leaf Salad With Apple Vinaigrette And Tangy Blue Cheese

A fresh and vibrant salad combining crisp greens, sweet apple, toasted walnuts, and tangy blue cheese, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3–4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon lemon, for juicing
  • to taste Flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper
Salad greens
  • 2 heads butter leaf lettuce cleaned and leaves separated
  • 3 cups baby spinach
Fruit and nuts
  • 1 chilled Honeycrisp apple grated over greens
  • a handful toasted walnuts
  • optional Pickled shallot
  • 4 ounces tangy blue cheese chilled

Method
 

  1. Whisk together shallot, vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  2. Chill greens and bowl ahead for crispness.
  3. Arrange greens in a cold bowl.
  4. Grate apple over greens and toss lightly with lemon juice.
  5. Scatter walnuts and optional shallots over salad.
  6. Drizzle vinaigrette and toss gently.
  7. Crumble blue cheese on top before serving.
  8. Serve immediately while cold and crisp.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 30gSodium: 400mg

Notes

For extra flavor, toast walnuts until golden before adding.

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