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Apple Brie Salad
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Apple Brie Salad combines fresh, crisp apples with creamy Brie cheese, dried cranberries, and pecans in a fall salad that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or holiday gatherings!

Apple Brie Salad
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So. I got called out the other day. By my brother in law….who follows me on Facebook….and was apparently complaining to my sister: “She posts all this delicious looking food on Facebook….and then brings SALAD to family get togethers.” Oops.

He’s right – I do post a lot of delicious food. And I do bring a lot of salads to family get togethers! It’s just that…. I love salad! It’s one of my VERY favorite foods. And I sometimes forget that other people don’t love it as much as I do.

So what do I love so much about it? How about the fact that it’s basically a blank canvas for ALL your favorite toppings!? Savory, sweet, crunchy, creamy – I love them all. And I love combining them in different ways!

This Apple Brie Salad is the kind of salad I’ve been craving lately. Mostly sweet, a little bit savory, with plenty of different flavors and textures. And the BRIE! It’s soooo good with the apples!! It kinda makes me want to add brie to all my salads. Are you with me?

That being said… my brother in law’s complaint has been duly noted. And from now on, I’m making sure I have something cheesy or chocolatey in one hand, and the salad in the other.

Close up of Apple Brie Salad

what you’ll need for this recipe

Mixed greens – I used mixed greens as the base of this recipe. I like using a 50/50 blend with half spinach, half spring mix, because the spinach helps it hold up better to heavier ingredients like apples.

Apples – Fresh chopped apples are one of the key ingredients in this salad. I used Gala, but any of your favorite varieties will work well!

Brie cheese – Brie cheese is an unexpected yet delicious addition to this salad. I love how creamy and buttery it is and how it pairs with the sweet, crisp apples. You can find brie in the specialty cheese section at your local grocery store.

Dried cranberries – Dried cranberries pair well with the apples and brie cheese and add a delicious sweet, tart element to this salad. Not a dried cranberry fan? Dried cherries would work well too!

Chopped pecans – Chopped pecans add delicious crunch to this recipe. I used unsalted pecans from the baking aisle, but salted would be fine too. You could also consider Candied Pecans instead!

Green onions – Sliced green onions (or scallions) add extra flavor and another savory element to this recipe. Feel free to substitute red onions if you prefer.

Apple cider vinaigrette – I made a simple apple cider vinaigrette using olive oil, apple cider vinegar, apple cider, honey, ground ginger, and pepper. You could also use balsamic vinaigrette or a basic oil and vinegar dressing.

Dressing pouring on Apple Brie Salad

how to make apple brie salad

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, chopped apple, sliced Brie, dried cranberries, pecans, and sliced green onions.
  2. In a small container with a lid, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, apple cider, honey, ginger, and pepper. Shake well.
  3. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.

what kind of apples should you use in salad?

I used Gala apples in my salad, but any crisp, sweet variety would work well. Other good options include Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Pink Lady. For a different flavor, you could also use a tart variety of apple such as Granny Smith.

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Recipe Variations

  • Use chopped pears in place of the apples
  • Substitute feta or goat cheese in place of Brie cheese
  • Substitute walnuts or almonds in place of chopped pecans
  • Make Candied Pecans or Candied Walnuts for an extra special touch
  • Add additional dried fruit, such as dried cherries, apricots, or dried mandarins
  • Use honey mustard dressing or balsamic vinaigrette in place of apple cider vinaigrette

Apple Brie Salad in bowl with serving spoons

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Apple Brie Salad

This Apple Brie Salad combines the crispness of apples with the creaminess of Brie cheese in a delicious salad that's perfect for winter!
4.92 from 12 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 241kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

Salad

  • 6 ounces mixed greens
  • 4 ounces brie cheese cut in 1 inch pieces
  • 1 large apple cut in 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 4 green onions chopped

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger

Instructions

  • Prepare salad by layering ingredients in a large salad bowl.
  • Prepare dressing by combining all ingredients and shaking vigorously.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g

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    • Donna Van Avery says

      5 stars
      This was a totally amazing salad!! We ate outside on the lawn beautiful night! BUT there were 3 of us with beautiful breads, olive oil and Balsamic vinegar, and wine. We ate every single bite! I think to sere 8-10 you would need a much bigger salad! In less of course it was just a side dish.
      Right now with the summer weather entrée salads are high on the priority list. Thanks for that fabulous recipe!

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  8. Cookin Canuck says

    This is what moderation is all about! I am a sucker for Brie cheese in every form, and love the idea of having some tastes of my favorite cheese while always munching on healthier ingredients.

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  10. Jess says

    This looks delicious and like you, I think it’s a huge success if you can get the family on board with dinner salads! So I love feta and fruit, walnuts – and I love the flavors in this salad! Win win!

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    • Cathy Trochelman says

      Thanks, Jess! I feel like I would love any salad combination of fruit, nuts, and cheese. It’s fun experimenting!

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  12. Valérie says

    Hi Jessica,
    A combination of apple and brie, it sounds just this like “wow” in my head !!! Can’t wait to taste it this week-end, event if it is summer now, I am sure it will be perfect!
    Thank you very much!

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  13. Char says

    This was an easy delicious salad that even my 5- and 7-year-old grandchildren sampled. Nice light dressing. I will be making this again…a lot!

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  15. Jane McClelland says

    I purchased a special bottle of fig jam to serve over the top of a warm Brie for this thanksgiving, but I have decided to make this salad instead! It looks amazing. I was wondering, since I have this $9.00 jar of jam, is there any way to incorporate it into the salad as well??? Would adding a couple of diced figs, if I can find them, be a nice addition, or just ruin the salad? I want to have this for Thanksgiving. I also am a newly diagnosed diabetic and want healthier choices to eat this year. Please help me to love the holidays once more! I’m tired of always breaking down and wanting to cancel the holidays!

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  17. So. Cal. says

    5 stars
    Doubled this and made it for 10 for Thanksgiving. It was a hit. I added some Himalayan sea salt and extra olive oil to soften the bite of the vinegar. My brother-in-law was licking his bowl. Delicious!

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  20. Diane says

    5 stars
    Doubled your recipe for today’s potluck at work and had several requests for your recipe. Delicious! Thanks!

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  24. Heatherbelieves says

    Hi there! This salad looks delicious! I’ve never tried Brie before but I’d like to try it. If I don’t like it, is there a substitute cheese that you think would be good with this? Im

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  26. Jeff Greer says

    Made this tonight really liked it! I did make 2 just because changes I had an Asian pear so I subbed that for the apple and I had honey roasted pecans.

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  27. Hayley says

    This salad looks absolutely amazing!! But I do have a question though….for us boring people who unfortunately are dairy intolerant and can’t do the cheese, is there something else you would suggest as a good substitute for it??
    Thank you so much!

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  28. Tara says

    4 stars
    I’m trying to have this for Thanksgiving.My question is can substitute pecans for walnuts and brie cheese for blue cheese thank you

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  33. Carole Darroch says

    Question has already been asked but not answered, IS IT GROUND GINGER OR GRATED GINGER, please reply, thank you in advance.

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  34. Janaan Domeyer says

    5 stars
    Fantastic recipe. I used ground ginger. Make sure to emulsify the dressing really well! The dressing kept for 3-4 days.

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  35. Evangeline says

    5 stars
    I love this salad! It’s one of my regular go-to’s for my lunches at work. I use honey poppyseed dressing from the grocery store occasionally if I don’t feel like making dressing and it works well with this salad too! Thanks for sharing!

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  37. Gina Dwyer says

    5 stars
    I just made this salad in a single serving for lunch, and it is delicious!! I used Feta and almonds instead of Brie and pecans, but can’t wait to try it with Brie. Thank you for the recipe!!

    Reply

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