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Chard Salad with Blue Cheese, Walnuts and Apples

An explosion of flavors with crisp greens, creamy blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, and juicy apples, perfect for gatherings or midweek meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups Swiss Chard Chopped
  • 1 cup Blue Cheese Crumbled
  • 1 cup Walnuts Chopped
  • 2 medium Apples Thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar Aged for extra sweetness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash Swiss chard thoroughly under cold water to remove any grit. Pat dry gently using paper towels.
  2. Remove the thick stems from the chard and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Core and thinly slice the apples and toss them into the bowl alongside the chopped walnuts.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar until well combined.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the chard mixture and toss gently until everything is coated evenly.
  6. Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese on top of the salad just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is versatile enough for any occasion, great as an appetizer or a light main course.

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