This sweet and savory salad with granny smith apples, blue cheese, and candied pecans is a delicious salad that's great as a side dish or for a vegetarian lunch!
![salad with romaine, granny smith apple slices, blue cheese, red onions and pecans in a white bowl.](https://livelytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/granny-smith-salad-5-700x897.jpg)
This delicious salad is one of the first salads I remember eating and loving. My mom used to make it when I was a kid, and I still make it all the time. It's super quick to throw together and perfect for an easy lunch or side dish.
Why You'll Love This Salad
In my book, a winning salad usually follows the same formula (at least loosely): a leafy green base + fruit + nuts + cheese. This granny smith apple salad with blue cheese and candied pecans checks all the boxes. It's sweet, savory, crunchy, and fresh, with a little punch from blue cheese and red onion. It's easy and healthy without being boring!
![overhead view of ingredients needed to make granny smith blue cheese salad](https://livelytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/granny-smith-salad-3-700x963.jpg)
Ingredients You'll Need
- Romaine lettuce or another leafy green. I like the fresh, crisp texture of romaine in this salad.
- Granny smith apple. For a nice tart sweetness. Slice it very thinly.
- Blue cheese. The creamy, punchy taste of blue cheese is amazing with the apples, but if you don't like blue cheese, you can use feta or goat cheese.
- Candied pecans. Sweet and crunchy, they're an easy upgrade to any salad. Make your own with my recipe, or buy them!
- Red onion. Ever-so-thinly sliced red onion adds a nice contrast to the sweetness of the apples and pecans.
- Dressing. I like balsamic vinaigrette or my homemade Greek yogurt blue cheese dressing.
![overhead view of a salad with romaine, granny smith apple slices, blue cheese, red onions and pecans in a white bowl.](https://livelytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/granny-smith-salad-6-678x1024.jpg)
How To Make This Granny Smith Apple Blue Cheese Salad
The same way you make any salad. Wash and chop your ingredients, add them to a bowl, and drizzle with dressing. Gently toss to coat and serve!
Can This Salad Be Made in Advance?
This granny smith apple salad is not one that I recommend making ahead of time. It will get soggy. It's best made just before serving.
![closeup of a romaine salad with granny smith apple slices and blue cheese.](https://livelytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/granny-smith-salad-4-683x1024.jpg)
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PrintGranny Smith Salad with Blue Cheese and Pecans
This sweet and savory salad with granny smith apples, blue cheese, and candied pecans is a delicious salad that's great as a side dish or for a vegetarian lunch!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: salad
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4-5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 granny smith apple
- ¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup blue cheese crumbles
- ⅓ cup candied pecans
- balsamic vinaigrette or blue cheese dressing, to taste
Instructions
- Add chopped romaine or spring mix to a large bowl.
- Thinly slice apple and onion. Crumble blue cheese.
- Add apple, onion , blue cheese, and candied pecans to the lettuce.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and lightly toss to coat just before serving.
Notes
- I love my homemade candied pecans on this salad, but you can use store-bought candied pecans, or just toast some plain pecans!
- This salad is best served fresh. I don't recommend making it ahead of time.
Keywords: granny smith apple salad with blue cheese and pecans
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