Apple Pecan Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

no cooking required and 5 minute prep

Prep & Cook Time: 5-10 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Pecans), Milk, Eggs

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 1 Honeycrisp Apple
  • 5 oz. Spring Mix
  • ½ fl. oz. Red Wine Vinegar
  • Info
    1.26 oz. Mayonnaise
  • Info
    1 oz. Pecans
  • 1 oz. Dried Cranberries
  • Info
    1 oz. Blue Cheese Crumbles

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    390
  • Carbohydrates
    31g
  • Net Carbs
    27g
  • Fat
    61g
  • Protein
    6g
  • Sodium
    340mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using roasted chicken breast, remove from packaging and microwave until warm, 1-2 minutes. Add to salad and combine.

  • If using cooked beef steak strips, remove from packaging and microwave until warm, 1-2 minutes. Add to salad and combine.

  • If using chicken breasts, pat dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side. Cut into 1/2" pieces and add to salad.

  1. 1

    Make the Salad

    Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Quarter apple and remove core. Cut into 1/2" slices. Mix mayonnaise, half the blue cheese, half the vinegar, and 1 Tbsp. water in a mixing bowl until combined. Toss spring mix with apple, dried cranberries, and pecans. Drizzle with blue cheese-vinegar dressing. Garnish with remaining blue cheese, if desired. Bon appétit!

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