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Description

A variety of textures with a combination of sweet fruit flavors and salty cheese in a salad with a nutty dressing


Ingredients

Salad greens
granny smith apple(s)
candied pecans
dried cherries
manchego cheese, grated
pistachio vinaigrette


Instructions

Since this is a salad, there’s no need for exact proportions.  I will say that I used two apples to serve 8.  The pecans and cherries can often be found in the bulk foods section of  Sprouts. Manchego is a Spanish cheese made from sheep’s milk; it’s becoming easier to find in the states.  I usually buy it at Sprouts or Trader Joe’s.

Peel, core, and coarsely dice the apple.  Keep diced apple in a bowl of ice water with lemon juice until ready to assemble salad.  This not only keeps the apples from turning brown, but it makes them very crisp.  Drain apples, combine with greens, pecans, cherries and cheese.  Toss with dressing and serve immediately.

PS – I made this recently and added dried cranberries, golden raisins, and fresh blueberries with the dried cherries.  Pecans weren’t available , so I made candied walnuts with this recipe.