Roasted Apple And Cheddar Salad

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons apple juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard (i only used 1 tsp)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 2 apples, preferably fuji, peeled and cut into wedges
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme (may sub 1/4 teaspoon dried)
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 3 cups torn boston lettuce
• 3 cups torn curly endive lettuce
• 2/3 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 teaspoons dried cranberries (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400°f.
• 2 to prepare dressing: whisk vinegar, apple juice, 1 tablespoon oil, honey, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• 3 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.
• 4 while the apples are roasting, toast walnuts in a small baking pan until fragrant, about 5 minutes. let cool.
• 5 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.