Apple Walnut Salad With Stilton Cheese Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Walnut Salad With Stilton Cheese

• 12 ounces Stilton cheese, crumbled
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Red Wine Vinegar
• Heavy Cream
• Fresh Ground Pepper
• Sweet Apples
• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• Dried Currants
• Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted

How to Make Apple Walnut Salad With Stilton Cheese

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Spread 1/2 cup walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 10-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
2. In a large bowl, crumble 1/3 (approximately 4 ounces) of the Stilton cheese.
3. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and mash the cheese and oil together with a fork until creamy.
4. Stir in 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, continuing to mash and mix until well combined.
5. Add 2 tablespoons heavy cream and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Mix until a thick dressing forms.
6. Add 2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup currants; and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the dressing. Gently toss to combine.
7. Crumble the remaining Stilton cheese (approximately 8 ounces) over the salad, along with half of the toasted walnuts.
8. Gently toss to distribute the cheese and walnuts evenly throughout the salad.
9. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining toasted walnuts and a few celery leaves.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy!