Roasted Apple and Cheddar Salad
     
   
   

Roasted apples and Cheddar cheese turn an ordinary mixed green salad into something extra-special. You can use pears for this recipe as well. Plus, it's heart healthy!		  


     
Ingredients:                             

  
Dressing
• 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons apple juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Salad
• 2 apples, preferably Fuji, peeled and cut into wedges
• 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1/4 teaspoon dried
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 3 cups baby spinach, or torn spinach leaves
• 3 cups torn iceberg lettuce
• 3 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 2/3 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese


Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. To prepare dressing: Whisk vinegar, apple juice, 1 tablespoon oil, honey, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. To roast apples and prepare salad: Toss apples with 2 teaspoons oil and thyme in a medium bowl; spread evenly on a baking sheet. Roast, turning once or twice, until the apples are soft and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Discard fresh thyme, if using. Let cool.
  4. While the apples are roasting, toast walnuts in a small baking pan until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
  5. Just before serving, combine spinach, lettuce and endive in a large bowl; toss gently to mix. Divide the greens among 6 plates, drizzle with dressing and top with cheese, roasted apples and walnuts. Serve immediately.


Nutrition

Per serving:191 calories; 14 g fat ( 4 g sat , 5 g mono ); 13 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 4 g fiber; 173 mg sodium; 230 mg potassium.

Source:  eatingwell.com

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