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Apple Cheese Salad Recipe

A refreshing and easy Apple Cheese Salad recipe perfect for a light lunch or a summer side dish! Inspired by a Swiss recipe, this vibrant salad combines crisp apples, crunchy celery, and sharp cheddar cheese, all tossed in a creamy mayonnaise-mustard dressing. The recipe requires minimal prep time and chilling for maximum flavor.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 540.5 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Cheese Salad

  • 2 medium apples
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • crisp lettuce cups
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

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How to Make Apple Cheese Salad

  1. Wash and chop 2 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Gently toss the chopped apples with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. Add 1/2 cup of finely chopped celery to the apples.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the apple mixture and gently combine.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
  8. Serve the salad chilled in crisp lettuce cups. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

97g

Fat

42g

Carbs

14g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Salads Fruit European Swiss Apples 4 Hours Or Less