Heirloom Apple and Smoked Gouda Salad with Honey Walnut Dressing Recipe

Name: Heirloom Apple and Smoked Gouda Salad with Honey Walnut Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large head curly endive (frisee); 1/2 cup finely shredded radicchio; 2 large shallots, minced; 3 tablespoons walnut oil (see note); 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or more to taste; 2 large, firm, tart apples, such as anna or granny smith, cored, sliced, and cut into julienne; 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and broken into pieces; 3 ounces natural smoked gouda or smoked mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/4 cup golden raisins or dried cherries

Servings: persons

1 large head curly endive (frisee)
1/2 cup finely shredded radicchio
2 large shallots, minced
3 tablespoons walnut oil (see note)
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or more to taste
2 large, firm, tart apples, such as anna or granny smith, cored, sliced, and cut into julienne
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and broken into pieces
3 ounces natural smoked gouda or smoked mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup golden raisins or dried cherries

1
Trim any tough, dark green leaves from the frisee.
2
Break the head into leaves, wash well, and spin dry.
3
Separate the curly frizz from the thick stems and tear the frizz into bite-sized pieces.
4
Combine with the shredded radicchio and set aside.
5
In a blender, combine the shallots, oil, vinegars, honey, and pepper.
6
Taste for seasoning and add pepper if needed.
7
Toss the greens with a small amount of dressing and divide among 6 chilled plates.
8
Top each salad with some apples, walnuts, cheese, and raisins.
9
Drizzle with additional dressing and serve immediately.
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Scatter golden yellow and orange flower petals from unsprayed fall flowers, such as marigolds, calendula, or mums, over the finished salad just before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large head curly endive (frisee), 1/2 cup finely shredded radicchio, 2 large shallots, minced, 3 tablespoons walnut oil (see note), and more.

Yes, Heirloom Apple and Smoked Gouda Salad with Honey Walnut Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Heirloom Apple and Smoked Gouda Salad with Honey Walnut Dressing

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