Ingredients for Apple Cheese Salad
- Red Apples
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- Swiss Cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Prepared Mustard
- Salt And Pepper
- Lettuce Leaf
- Filberts
How to Make Apple Cheese Salad
- Wash and chop 2 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) into bite-sized pieces.
- Gently toss the chopped apples with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Add 1/2 cup of finely chopped celery to the apples.
- Stir in 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the apple mixture and gently combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- Serve the salad chilled in crisp lettuce cups. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans before serving.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
22 g
Sugar
97g
Fat
42g
Carbs
14g
