Apple Salad with White Cheddar and Walnuts

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Total Time

45 minutes

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Rating

(3)

Ingredients

6 servings

1 cup walnuts (or use pecans or hazelnuts)
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, finely minced
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon shallot, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper- adjust to taste! *see notes
6 ounces lettuce mix- peppery greens are a good addition here: arugula, mizuna, cress
1/2 heaping cup of sharp white cheddar cheese, finely cubed
2 medium apples, thinly sliced
2 scallions, minced
1/2 cup dried cranberries (or currants or fresh pomegranate seeds)
1/2 cup spiced walnuts (above)

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Preparation

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Step 1

Make the spiced walnuts

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a small bowl toss the walnuts, maple syrup, cinnamon, coriander, pepper, and salt to taste. Spread out on a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through. You want to get them glazed and toasty. Remove from the oven, and immediately stir with a fork- this keeps them from adhering to the pan. Let them cool completely. You can do this ahead!

Step 3

Make the citrus dressing

Step 4

Whisk together orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, shallot, dijon, salt and black pepper. (This makes 2/3 cup. You will have dressing left over.)

Step 5

Make the salad

Step 6

Toss the sliced apples in a couple teaspoons of dressing to keep them from going brown while prepping. In your serving bowl toss the salad greens with 3 tablespoons of dressing or just enough to coat. Arrange or scatter cheese, apples, scallions, cranberries, and walnuts over the greens. Drizzle a few more tablespoons of dressing over the top. Serve immediately.