A delightful salad combining crisp apples, tangy gorgonzola, and a homemade vinaigrette.
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
Ensure the lettuce is dry to prevent the dressing from becoming diluted.
Slice the apples thinly and halve the grapes.
Use a sharp knife for clean cuts and to maintain the fruits' freshness.
Chop the celery into small pieces.
Cut the celery at an angle for a more elegant presentation.
Combine the lettuce, apples, grapes, celery, dried cranberries, and gorgonzola in a large salad bowl.
Toss the ingredients gently to avoid bruising the fruits.
Blend the sugar, onion, salt, dry mustard, and vinegar in a blender until smooth.
Blend at a low speed to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
Slowly add the olive oil to the blender while blending to emulsify the dressing.
Adding the oil gradually helps create a creamy and stable dressing.
Stir in the celery seed into the dressing.
Mixing the celery seed by hand ensures even distribution.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Add the dressing just before serving to keep the salad crisp.
Serve the salad immediately and enjoy.
Pair with a crusty bread for a complete meal.
