Short on time? Try this Apple Brie Salad for dinner, and enjoy turkey sliders the next day for lunch!
Fall Salad with Apples
I live for a good cooking hack. As a busy WAHM, I’m constantly looking for ways to make a quick dinner that’s wholesome and full of flavor. One way is to make a couple of meals at a time (cook pasta for one dish while you chop veggies for another) and another is to use leftovers from one meal and add a few ingredients to make a whole new dish.
That’s the inspiration behind this recipe. I love the idea of a salad/meal bowl full of autumn-inspired flavors, so I stopped by the store to pick up some Sara Lee® Honey Roasted Turkey Breast at the deli counter as well as brie cheese, fresh spring greens, and some apples.
ingredients need to make this brie salad:
- 2 cups, spring greens
- ¼ cup, chick peas (roasted, if you prefer)
- 2 slices, turkey deli meat
- 2 oz brie cheese, sliced
- 2-4 slices, red and/or green apples
- 2 tablespoon vinaigrette dressing
- (optional) fresh cracked pepper
directions for how to make this brie salad:
- Start with a bed of spring greens.
- Add rolled turkey slices, chickpeas (can roast if you like!), sliced brie cheese, and sliced red and green apples.
- Top off with a vinaigrette dressing and fresh cracked pepper.
For this Turkey, Apple, and Brie Salad, start with a bed of spring greens. Add rolled turkey slices, chickpeas (can roast if you like!), sliced brie cheese, and sliced red and green apples. Top off with a vinaigrette dressing and plenty of fresh cracked pepper.
handy tools to help make this brie salad a little easier:
- soft cheese knife – sharp, cuts easily, easy to clean
- salad plate – good for salads being served for one or two, lays salad ingredients out better than a bowl
The next day, use the turkey, spring greens, brie cheese, and apple slices to make little slider sandwiches perfect for lunch or a snack. I drizzle on the salad vinaigrette for some added flavor. Yum!
Isn’t it fun to get two meals out of one? I love meal shortcuts like these!
frequently asked questions
How to cut brie cheese for salad?
If you wrap brie tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes it will be much easier to cut! Don’t worry about the cheese being frozen for the salad, it only takes a couple minutes to thaw back out!
Can you eat the white part of brie cheese?
Yes! The outside of a soft cheese is just the cheese coming in contact with the air and forming a sort of “crust”, so it is edible.
What is a good dressing for apple brie salad?
Apple Brie Salad is best served with a vinaigrette dressing. You can us a simple vinegar/oil combo, a balsamic or even a ginger vinaigrette.
Apple Brie Salad
Short on time? Try this Apple Brie Salad for dinner, and enjoy turkey sliders the next day for lunch! A protein-packed salad, full of fall flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups, spring greens
- ¼ cup, chick peas (roasted, if you prefer)
- 2 slices, turkey deli meat
- 2 oz brie cheese, sliced
- 2-4 slices, red and/or green apples
- 2 tablespoon vinaigrette dressing
- (optional) fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Start with a bed of spring greens.
- Add rolled turkey slices, chickpeas (can roast if you like!), sliced brie cheese, and sliced red and green apples.
- Top off with a vinaigrette dressing and fresh cracked pepper.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 648Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 1442mgCarbohydrates: 85gFiber: 16gSugar: 54gProtein: 27g
[…] 1 Amount Per Serving: Calories: 418 Total Fat: 34g Saturated Fat: 9g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 24g Cholesterol: 64mg Sodium: 1122mg Carbohydrates: 7g Net Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 2g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 21g © Alison Cuisine: American / Category: Side Dish Needing other salad inspiration to balance out the not so healthy choices? Try this Apple Brie Salad. […]