Amys Apple Cheddar Tossed Salad Recipes

ROASTED APPLE AND CHEDDAR SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• To prepare dressing: Whisk vinegar, apple juice, 1 tablespoon oil, honey, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• 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.
• While the apples are roasting, toast walnuts in a small baking pan until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
• 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, walnuts and dried cranberries (if using). Serve immediately.

APPLE CHEDDAR SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• In jar with tight fitting lid.
• combine the dressing ingredients and shake well.
• Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• On a parchment lined baking sheet.
• spread out the nuts that were combined with the syrup.
• Bake 15 minutes.
• Cool.
• To assemble:.
• Toss salad greens of choice with as much of the dressing as you would like.
• Devide onto 6-8 serving plates and top with apples, cheese and nuts.