Blue Cheese and Apple Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

To prepare the dish, start by placing sliced apples in a bowl and mixing them with balsamic vinaigrette. Allow the apples to sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, allowing them to absorb the flavors of the marinade.

Next, cook the bacon using either a microwave or a skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches a nicely browned color. Remove the cooked bacon from the heat and crumble it into small pieces.

Now, combine the romaine lettuce, crumbled blue cheese, toasted pecans, and cooked bacon in a large salad bowl. Use your hands or a spoon to mix all the ingredients together until they are well blended.

Finally, when you're ready to serve the salad, simply pour the marinated apples and their dressing over the top of the romaine mixture.