Festive Harvest Salad with Blue Cheese & Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette
A fresh and colorful harvest salad made with crisp apples, juicy pears, toasted walnuts, and crumbled blue cheese, all tossed in a zesty spicy citrus vinaigrette. Great for holiday dinners or a simple fall meal.
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Ingredients
For the Salad
- 6 cups mixed greens arugula, spinach, and baby kale work great
- 2 –3 ripe pears thinly sliced
- 1 crisp apple thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts toasted
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
For the Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and cayenne. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until the dressing comes together. Season with salt and black pepper.
- In a large bowl, add mixed greens, pears, apples, walnuts, and blue cheese.
- Dress it up: Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently so everything is lightly coated.
- Serve right away.
Servings: 4
Calories: 250kcal