Description
Apple Cabbage Salad with Walnuts and Gorgonzola is a delightful fusion of crisp apples, crunchy cabbage, and creamy Gorgonzola cheese, perfectly balanced by the richness of toasted walnuts. This vibrant salad is an ideal addition to summer picnics, family gatherings, or elegant dinner parties. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it will surely impress your guests while offering a burst of refreshing flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups green cabbage (shredded)
- 2 medium apples (sliced, preferably Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1 cup walnuts (toasted)
- ½ cup Gorgonzola cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the cabbage under cool water and slice into thin ribbons.
- Core and slice the apples into thin matchsticks or wedges, leaving the skin on.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, apple slices, toasted walnuts, and crumbled Gorgonzola. Drizzle with dressing and mix gently.
- Serve immediately or let sit for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg