This Romaine Salad with Apple, Pecans, and Blue Cheese is a delightful combination of crisp romaine lettuce, sweet apples, crunchy pecans, and tangy blue cheese. The flavors and textures come together perfectly to create a satisfying and nutritious salad that is perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Directions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, sliced apple, toasted pecans, and crumbled blue cheese.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Serve the salad immediately and enjoy the perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Interesting Facts
Romaine lettuce is a great source of vitamins A and K, as well as fiber and antioxidants.
Apples add natural sweetness and a crunchy texture to the salad, while also providing important nutrients like vitamin C and dietary fiber.
Blue cheese adds a tangy and creamy element to the salad, complementing the other flavors perfectly.