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Apple Cheddar Tossed Salad

Teresa Ambra
Apple Cheddar Tossed Salad is a light and refreshing salad that's excellent for weeknight, company or holiday dinners. It includes apples, grapes, Cheddar cheese and toasted walnuts with a fantastic homemade Salad Dressing. If you enjoy Tossed Salads with Fruit, this one is sumptuous and one you can eat over and over again and not get tired of it. Gluten free.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad and Salad Dressing, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 421 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large salad bowl
  • 1 sharp knife to chop vegetables and fruit
  • 1 grater
  • 1 blender
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 small bowl

Ingredients
  

SALAD:

  • 10 cups mixed salad greens including Romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 1 large Gala apple sliced
  • 1 cup green grapes sliced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice or as needed
  • 1 cup sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup walnuts toasted

HONEY DRESSING:

  • 1 cup avocado oil
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp. cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp. celery seed
  • 1 tsp. ground mustard
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. grated onion
  • 1/4 tsp. sea salt

Instructions
 

SALAD:

  • In a medium bowl, combine sliced apple with lemon juice.
  • Swish fruit in juice and set out on paper towels to drain.
  • Pat dry with more paper towels; set aside.
  • Place walnuts in an oven or toaster oven at 350º for about 5-7 minutes until walnuts are toasted a golden brown.
  • Set aside and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the greens, celery, apple, grapes, Cheddar cheese and walnuts. 
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

HONEY DRESSING:

  • Combine Honey Dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor.
  • Pulse about 20-25 seconds until ingredients emulsify.
  • Serve dressing with salad. 
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 238mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 858IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apples, cheddar cheese, gluten free, grapes, salad, side dish, walnuts
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