Apple Walnut Salad with blueberries, goat cheese, plenty of fresh greens, and parsley is a fall favorite and it is a perfect match for the very popular Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette too!
Apple Walnut Salad
I’ve been making an Apple Walnut Salad for years now and a while back I had the idea of trying it with blueberries too. It was incredible!
The bright flavor of the greens in this salad meets the sweet crunch and pop of the apples and blueberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy nuts. The sweet and tangy dressing finishes it nicely.
I’ve been making this salad regularly for the past couple of months and I’m excited to be sharing it with you at last.
If you want to turn this salad into a hearty meal, grilled, roasted, or Last Minute Chicken would be a great addition.
Or, if you’re like me, and just need a little more protein to call it a meal, bump up the goat cheese and add a sprinkling more nuts.
This Apple Walnut Salad easily keeps me full and happy for lunch or for dinner.
Kitchen Tip: I use this knife to make this recipe. (FYI that knife is a screaming deal for the quality and I’ve been using it for more years than I can count at this point.)
Apple Walnut Salad Recipe
- Add the spring mix, apple slices, cheese, walnuts, blueberries, and parsley to a large bowl or platter.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately.
I’ve served this salad for dinner, alongside this Oven Baked Crispy Chicken and I’ve also served it with this Sausage Tortellini.
It would pair well this Roasted Chili Maple Pork Tenderloin, these Salmon Cakes, or this Spicy Orange Garlic Shrimp.
Apple Walnut Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups spring mix
- 1 medium apple (about 1 cup, thinly sliced pieces)
- 1-2 oz goat cheese or gorgonzola
- 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Instructions
- Add the spring mix, apple slices, cheese, walnuts, blueberries, and parsley to a large bowl or platter.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
{originally published 3/22/18 – recipe notes and photos updated 10/19/21}
Sandy @ RE says
OH MY this salad is on my menu for lunch today. I have a bowl of fresh, delicious blueberries!
Jane says
Please forward Blueberry Apple Salad for 15 people! Amazing, thank you.
Jane.
Victoria Vink says
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Mary says
Hi Victoria, if you’ll email me, I will check the list of purchases and can send you a link to the book. Best, Mary
Nancy says
Great salad and we always love the fresh fruit and nuts. Since this was our lunch, I added some sliced smoked turkey breast to the salad. It is so delicious and a salad I will definitely make again. : )
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy to hear that you like the salad, Nancy!
Michelle says
Thank you for this! I really liked adding strawberries to this. It reminded me of a salad I got recently at a restaurant. Yum!
Mary Younkin says
I bet this was delicious with strawberries too, Michelle.
Mey says
This was tasty and refreshing. Only thing I did different was that I candied my walnuts. I would make again.
Mary Younkin says
mmmm, I bet it was even better with candied walnuts!
Virginia Curtis says
I’m probably overlooking the dressing recipe. Could you please post it? Honey vinaigrette?? Thank you.
Mary Younkin says
I like to use my Honey Balsamic dressing on this salad. Here is the link: https://barefeetinthekitchen.com/honey-balsamic-vinaigrette-recipe/
Marc says
What type of apple do you recommend? Would a tart apple be better to offset the sweetness of the other ingredients?
Mary Younkin says
Hi, Marc! Any apple would work, but yes, I would recommend a more tart apple like a Granny Smith to offset the other sweet flavors. I hope you love the salad.
Kimberley says
I substituted mozzarella cheese and used spinach for the greens. Very good
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Kimberley!
Richard says
Made this for a starter at a dinner party. Guests loved it gave it 5-stars. Simple, elegant and tasty.
Mary Younkin says
Glad to hear that the salad was a hit, Richard.