Salad with apples, blue cheese and pecans

4 servings

30 minutes

Salad with apples, blue cheese, and pecans is an exquisite dish of French cuisine that harmoniously combines the sweetness of fruits, the richness of cheese, and the crunchiness of nuts. This salad emerged as an expression of culinary art where every detail is carefully thought out. Sweet red apples add juiciness, spinach brings freshness, and dried cranberries add a subtle tartness. Blue cheese reveals a complex savory flavor while pecans provide a crunchy texture. The dressing made from balsamic vinegar, honey, and garlic enhances the taste of all ingredients, binding them into a unified harmony. This dish is perfect as an elegant appetizer, a complement to the main course or as a light dinner on its own. Enjoy this gastronomic delight!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 468.9
• Proteins: 8.1g
• Fats: 36.8g
• Carbohydrates: 26.9g

Ingredients

• Red apples: 1 pc
• Spinach: 120 g
• Blue cheese: 100 g
• Cherry tomatoes: 250 g
• Dried cranberries: 57 g
• Pecan: 0.5 glass
• Olive oil: 4 tbsp
• Honey: 2 tbsp
• Balsamic vinegar: 2 tbsp
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Grate the garlic, chop the apples and cherry tomatoes, crumble the cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Red apples: 1 piece
   • Cherry tomatoes: 250 g
   • Blue cheese: 100 g

2. For the dressing, mix balsamic vinegar, honey, oil, and garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Balsamic vinegar: 2 tablespoons
   • Honey: 2 tablespoons
   • Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

3. Mix all the ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spinach: 120 g
   • Dried cranberries: 57 g
   • Pecan: 0.5 glass
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste