Apple Walnut Salad with Bacon & Gorgonzola
Apple Walnut Salad with Bacon & Gorgonzola is a delightful blend of crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, smoky bacon, and creamy Gorgonzola cheese. This vibrant salad offers a refreshing yet indulgent taste experience, making it perfect for gatherings or as a light meal. With its stunning presentation and harmonious flavors, it’s sure to impress at any table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed greens (baby spinach and arugula)
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, cored and sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- 1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- 2. Core and slice the Honeycrisp apple into thin wedges.
- 3. In the same skillet, toast the walnuts over low heat for about five minutes until fragrant.
- 4. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, apple slices, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, and crumbled bacon.
- 5. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg