Grand Floridian Cafe Copycat Apple Heirloom Salad

This Disney copycat recipe from the Grand Floridian Cafe is the BEST Heirloom Apple Salad EVER! It is filled with greens, bacon, sharp cheddar cheese and a delicious apple cider vinaigrette. This salad is so filling it really is the best salad recipe for dinner!

There is nothing I love more than going to Disney, eating all the food then coming home and recreating some of my favorite recipes. The last time we were at Disney World we were able to stay at the Grand Floridian and we ate often at the Grand Floridian Cafe. If you have not tried the Grand Floridian Cafe, you are missing out on some of the best food I have EVER had at Disney. 

The BEST Salad at Disney World

My very favorite dish I had was by far the was the Heirloom Apple Salad. You guys, I never in 1 million years thought that I would say my favorite thing I ate when I was at Disney was a salad but this dish is AH-MA-ZING! Like I dream about it because it’s so delicious. 

Packed full of heirloom apples, sharp cheddar, candied pecans and prosciutto….this salad is delicious! This dish may not be on the Best Food at Disney list yet but it should be!

Simple Green Salad with Apples

This heirloom apple salad is a favorite in our house and is so easy to make. We have it at least once a week (really because I can’t stop thinking about it) but the hubs and kids love it too! 

The flavors in this salad are perfection! It did come from Disney so I’m not sure what else would you expect. It is literally the best salad recipe EVER! Have I convinced you yet?

It is packed full of greens, prosciutto, candied pecans, and the sharpest cheddar you can find. I sometimes add a few dried cranberries for a sweet topping as well. Yum.

I am so excited that I figured out this recipe. Every time I make it, it takes me back to relaxing days at Disney with the fam and living my best life. 

Heirloom Apple Salad Dressing

• Avocado Oil or Light Olive Oil
• Apple Cider Vinager
• Honey
• Dijon Mustard
• Pepper
• Salt

Add all ingredients except for the oil into a mason jar and shake vigorously for 2 minutes or until well blended. Add in the oils and shake for another 2 minutes. 

Assemble the salad. 

Add all of the salad ingredients into a large bowl. Pour chilled dressing over salad and toss. Serve immediately!

Additional Tips

If you want to prepare this salad ahead of time, add all ingredients except for the apple into a large bowl. When ready to serve, slice apple thinly and put with other ingredients. Toss salad with chilled salad dressing and serve. 

Optional Ingredients You Can Add:

• Dried Cranberries
• Grilled Chicken
• Red Onion
• Super Greens
• Walnuts

Yield: 4-5 Servings

Grand Floridian Cafe Copycat Apple Heirloom Salad

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This Disney copycat recipe from the Grand Floridian Cafe is the BEST Heirloom Apple Salad EVER! It is filled with greens, bacon, sharp cheddar cheese and a delicious apple cider vinaigrette. This salad is so filling it really is the best salad recipe for dinner!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• Salad Ingredients:
• 4 cups spring mix greens
• 1 large finely sliced heirloom apple (can substitute with gala)
• 3 pieces crumbled bacon
• 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar
• Candied Pecans
• Salad Dressing Ingredients:
• 1 cup Avocado Oil or Light Olive Oil
• 1/3 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 11/2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, add greens, apples, prosciutto, and cheddar to a large bowl . Make sure that your apples are sliced very thinly before adding.
2. Add candied pecans to taste. I like to add 1/1 cup. You may want to add more or less.
3. In a mason jar add apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard and honey. Place lid on jar and shake vigorously.
4. Once mixed, add oil and salt and pepper and shake again.
5. Pour desired amount of dressing over salad and toss gently.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

*You can make this dressing ahead of time but it will separate. If chilled, remove from fridge a few minutes before serving and shake vigorously to mix dressing well.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

5

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 666 Total Fat: 63g Saturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 50g Cholesterol: 20mg Sodium: 816mg Carbohydrates: 22g Net Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 17g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 8g

I hope you LOVE this recipe as much as I do! Don’t forget to pin this recipe so you can have it saved for later!