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.

Originally published as Sweet Cheese and Nut Salad in Taste of Home June/July 2005

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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.