Romaine With Apple, Pecans and Blue Cheese

Name: Romaine With Apple, Pecans and Blue Cheese
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup blue cheese; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ⅓ cup orange juice; 8 ounces plain non-fat yogurt; 4 ½ cups hearts of romaine lettuce, torn into pieces; 1 large unpeeled apple, chopped; 1 Hass avocado, cubed; ½ cup chopped red onions; ¼ cup toasted pecan pieces

Rating: 4.36 stars

11 Ratings
10 Reviews
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Eating the skin of apples provides about twice the anti-cancer activity as eating only the pulp, Cornell University studies show. That's why this recipe says not to peel the apple. You may wonder about the hefty amount of fat in each serving. Don't: 90% of it is good monounsaturated fat from avocado and pecans.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

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Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
In a small bowl, mash cheese with a fork. Add vinegar, mustard, juice and yogurt; stir to combine thoroughly.

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Step 2
In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients. Toss with 1/2 cup Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

264 calories; protein 8.3g; carbohydrates 23.3g; fat 17.2g; cholesterol 11.8mg; sodium 237.5mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (10)

Most helpful positive review

JanHomeCookin

06/29/2005

We'll have this again for sure! My hubby and I are salad freaks and really enjoyed this one. I used a different blue cheese dressing recipe; that was the only change I made. Fantastic! Read More

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Connie

03/21/2011

Wasn't impressed with the dressing (made it exact). I took out the onions (I think mine were too strong) So I used a basic honey/mustard vinegrette and it was much better and just added the bleu cheese. I got compliments on it this way. Read More

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11 Ratings

5 star values: 6
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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JanHomeCookin

06/29/2005

We'll have this again for sure! My hubby and I are salad freaks and really enjoyed this one. I used a different blue cheese dressing recipe; that was the only change I made. Fantastic! Read More

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MOLLE888

05/08/2007

I really liked the combo of the apple and blue cheese dressing (though I used a bottled version). I was forced to omit the avocado because mine wasn't ripe enough. Very good! Read More

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Lora Davis

02/18/2009

I loved the combination of flavors in this salad. I made it as described but my onions were too sharp so we picked them out. This dressing is light and I ended up dipping pita in the leftovers. Voted 5 by all three of my "tasters". Read More

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Rebecca Lewis

01/08/2010

Those of you using store bought dressing are missing out. This salad and dressing is PERFECT as is. My new favorite! Read More

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Courtney

10/13/2010

I altered the recipe based on ingredients on hand. I changed the dressing to white vinegar brown sugar spicy mustard and tahini. I omitted the pecans but it was still very yummy!! I love the apple avocado and red onion combo delicious! Read More

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swimgal

01/15/2012

The combination of flavors in this salad is JUST RIGHT. As a big fan of red onion I knew this salad would have some bite but a good salad has some bite. That's what makes it good. The apples compliment the avocado compliment the red onion compliment the nuts...and it's all pulled together by a wonderful yogurt/blue cheese dressing. I'll fix this one again and again and AMAZE MY FRIENDS! Read More

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Connie

03/21/2011

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1GermanGirl

09/21/2018

I did not have onions so I used shredded carrots and walnuts in place of the Pecans. Dressing was good added a dash of honey and that made it great! Read More

Annie

10/21/2014

Super yummy! Read More

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Romaine With Apple, Pecans and Blue Cheese

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 264.2

% Daily Value *

protein: 17 %

carbohydrates: 8 %

dietary fiber: 28 %

sugars:

fat: 26 %

saturated fat: 21 %

cholesterol: 4 %

vitamin a iu: 78 %

niacin equivalents: 21 %

vitamin b6: 18 %

vitamin c: 58 %

folate: 38 %

calcium: 20 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 18 %

potassium: 20 %

sodium: 10 %

thiamin: 22 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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JanHomeCookin

06/29/2005

We'll have this again for sure! My hubby and I are salad freaks and really enjoyed this one. I used a different blue cheese dressing recipe; that was the only change I made. Fantastic!

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MOLLE888

05/08/2007

I really liked the combo of the apple and blue cheese dressing (though I used a bottled version). I was forced to omit the avocado because mine wasn't ripe enough. Very good!

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(6)

Lora Davis

02/18/2009

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Rebecca Lewis

01/08/2010

Those of you using store bought dressing are missing out. This salad and dressing is PERFECT as is. My new favorite!

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Courtney