Romaine With Apple, Pecans and Blue Cheese Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Romaine With Apple, Pecans and Blue Cheese Recipe

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

Salad

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Nutritional Information

Romaine With Apple, Pecans and Blue Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 264.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.3g 17%

Carbohydrates: 23.3g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 7.1g 28%

Sugars: 13.5g

Fat: 17.2g 26%

Saturated Fat: 4.2g 21%

Cholesterol: 11.8mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 3920.7IU 78%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.8mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 35mg 58%

Folate: 150mcg 38%

Calcium: 204.2mg 20%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 51.5mg 18%

Potassium: 718.2mg 20%

Sodium: 237.5mg 10%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 154.5

*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.