Apple Brie Salad is one of our favorite fall salads. It combines fresh, crisp apples with creamy Brie cheese….and the combination is to die for!
I’ve always been a fan of Brie, and there’s something about adding it to a salad that takes your basic greens to the next level.
If you’re looking for a go-to fall salad that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or holiday gatherings, THIS IS IT!
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?
WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE IN THIS RECIPE?
- Mixed greens
- Apples
- Brie cheese
- Dried cranberries
- Chopped pecans
- Green onions
- Olive oil
- Apple cider vinegar
- Apple cider
- Honey
- Ground ginger
- Pepper
HOW DO YOU MAKE APPLE BRIE SALAD?
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, chopped apple, sliced Brie, dried cranberries, pecans, and sliced green onions.
- In a small container with a lid, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, apple cider, honey, ginger, and pepper. Shake well.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
WHAT KIND OF APPLES SHOULD YOU USE?
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.
WHAT ARE SOME OTHER VARIATIONS OF THIS RECIPE?
- 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
- Add additional dried fruit, such as dried cherries, apricots, or dried mandarins
- Use honey mustard dressing in place of apple cider vinaigrette
So, there you have it. I’m all about salads, especially ones as delicious as this. Which is why I bring them to family get togethers (to share them)! But. 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.
YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY THESE DELICIOUS FALL SALADS!
- Brussel Sprout Salad
- Cranberry Apple Pecan Salad
- Apple Walnut Salad
- Pear, Walnut & Gorgonzola Salad
- Apple Wedge Salad
- Cranberry Orange Harvest Salad
- Fall Harvest Salad
AND BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR OTHER FAVORITES USING BRIE CHEESE!
- Chicken Cranberry Brie Tartlets
- Mushroom Marsala Baked Brie
- Pumpkin Pecan Baked Brie
- Apple Brie Turnovers
- Brown Sugar Walnut Baked Brie
Apple Brie Salad
Ingredients
- 1 bag 5-6 oz. mixed greens
- 4 oz. brie cheese cut in 1 inch pieces
- 1 large apple cut in 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 c. pecans
- 1/2 c. dried cranberries
- 4 green onions chopped
- For dressing:
- 1/3 c. olive oil
- 1/3 c. apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. honey
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 tsp. 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.
This Apple Brie Salad combines the crispness of apples with the creaminess of Brie cheese in a delicious salad that’s perfect for winter!
Baked Brie is simply delicious! And Martha Stewart makes a beautiful Baked Brie with Pecans!
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
Ahhh! What a beautiful salad! I love the combination of apple and brie on sandwiches, but I never thought to toss them together in a salad. I can’t wait to try this new recipe. Looks amazing!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks so much, Blair! It really was delicious!
Donna Van Avery says
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!
Ruth says
Apple and brie grilled cheese sandwich
Kristyn says
This looks so good! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Kristyn! It’s a great salad for winter!
Ducks n a Row says
Cathy, this salad is just beautiful. I can hardly wait to try it!
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Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks so much, Sinea! We loved it!
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Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
Apple and brie is one of my favorite combos. What a gorgeous salad you’ve made!
Cathy Trochelman says
It’s one of my favorites too, Des! Thanks so much!
Heather | Heather Likes Food says
This is a fav salad combo for me. Ill have to try your dressing option. Thanks!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Heather! I hope you give it a try!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
Now this is my kind of salad! Love the added crunch from the pecans & apples. 🙂
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Carrie! Every good salad needs some crunch, right? 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I absolutely LOVE this!! Brie and apples are the best!!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Dorothy! It’s a great combo for sure! 🙂
Betty says
I can’t wait to try this salad todsy!
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.
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks so much! I feel like the brie tastes even better when it’s surrounded by fruits & veggies!
Serene @ House of Yumm says
I love salads too! And this one looks perfect!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Serene!
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!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Jess! I feel like I would love any salad combination of fruit, nuts, and cheese. It’s fun experimenting!
Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar says
This salad is gorgeous! I’m making this to go with dinner this week for sure. I can eat salads like these for every meal!
Cathy Trochelman says
SAME, Jessica! I’m such a salad lover! Thank you!
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!
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!
Josee soucy says
How many servings and calories per serving???
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!
Kristi Brewster says
Making this for Thanksgiving, it looks amazing!
So. Cal. says
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!
Cathy Trochelman says
So glad it was a hit! Thanks for letting me know!
Maia says
Hi! Do you cut off the rind of the brie or leave it on? Thanks!
Cathy Trochelman says
I leave the rind on but you can feel free to cut it off if you don’t like the flavor 🙂
Tanya says
I just made your salad today and it was so delicious . Everyone in my family loved it. Thank you so much
Diane says
Doubled your recipe for today’s potluck at work and had several requests for your recipe. Delicious! Thanks!
Michele says
What kind of apples do you use?
Cathy Trochelman says
I used Gala apples.
Granny says
For a nut-free family, what would be a good crunch substitute?
Sherry Shoemaker says
Can I use spinach in this salad?
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
Heatherbelieves says
I’m thinking of trying Feta…what do you think?
Kim says
Can you make this in advance or do the apples brown?
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.
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!
Tara says
I’m trying to have this for Thanksgiving.My question is can substitute pecans for walnuts and brie cheese for blue cheese thank you
Melody Mays says
You will love the Brie!
Veronica says
What store bought dressing do you recommend? Thanks
Cathy Trochelman says
I would recommend balsamic vinaigrette, poppy seed, or honey mustard!
Rita F McComas says
For the ginger in the dressing recipe, is it just dry ground ginger? Looks like something else in the video
Rebecca G. says
Do you happen to know the nutritional information for the salad?
Carole Darroch says
Question has already been asked but not answered, IS IT GROUND GINGER OR GRATED GINGER, please reply, thank you in advance.
Janaan Domeyer says
Fantastic recipe. I used ground ginger. Make sure to emulsify the dressing really well! The dressing kept for 3-4 days.
Evangeline says
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!