Apple-Cheddar Tossed Salad

Name: Apple-Cheddar Tossed Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 10 cups torn mixed salad greens; 1 cup chopped red apple; 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese; 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; HONEY DRESSING:; 2/3 cup honey; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated onion; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup canola oil

"My mother makes this beautiful and colorful salad for all special occasions," notes Amy Osborne-Schebler of Davenport, Iowa.

Ingredients

10 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 cup chopped red apple
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
HONEY DRESSING:
2/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup canola oil

Directions

In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, apple, cheese and walnuts; set aside.
In a blender, combine the first eight dressing ingredients. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 410 calories, 34g fat (6g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

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grannygourmet

Nov 30, 2011

Quick and easy recipe. The dressing is very sweet and I added a little extra lemon juice in order to balance the sweetness. Cheddar cubes are a nice addition and go well with the apples.