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Cauliflower Apple Blue Cheese Salad
A fresh, raw salad combining crisp fruit and vegetables with rich cheese. The contrast between crunchy raw cauliflower, sweet apples, and creamy, salty blue cheese creates a highly satisfying texture. It works beautifully as a quick lunch or a fresh side dish for a weeknight dinner. A simple cider vinegar dressing ties the bright, tangy flavors together while toasted sunflower seeds add an extra layer of crunch.
Ingredients
- 3–4 apples, cored, halved and sliced
- 1 small cauliflower, cut into florettes
- 200g/7oz Stilton or vegetarian crumbly blue cheese, such as Dorset Blue Vinny, crumbled
- 50g/2oz sunflower seeds, toasted
- 5 tbsp cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive or rapeseed oil
Instructions
- 1Whisk the cider vinegar and oil together in a small bowl, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- 2Pour the prepared dressing over the sliced apples. Gently fold in the cauliflower florets and crumbled blue cheese, then top with the toasted sunflower seeds right before serving.
Nutrition
19g
Protein
30g
Fat
18g
Carbs
15g
Sugar
1.05mg
Sodium
Notes
- A drizzle of honey in the dressing balances the sharp vinegar and salty cheese perfectly.
- For extra flavor and texture, try adding a handful of fresh mint leaves or alfalfa sprouts before serving.