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Apple Gouda Walnut Salad

Apple Gouda Walnut Salad – A Cozy Fall Favorite You’ll Love

Discover the delightful Apple Gouda Walnut Salad, a vibrant and nourishing dish perfect for fall.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Braeburn Apples any crisp apple variety works, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji
  • 6 oz Gouda Cheese for a sharper taste, try cheddar or a dairy-free cheese for vegan options
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts pecans or almonds can be delicious substitutes
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion soaking in cold water can mellow the flavor
  • 4 cups Mixed Greens arugula, radicchio, or escarole can enhance flavor
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup White Wine Vinaigrette homemade vinaigrette works best, but store-bought is perfectly fine

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by washing the Braeburn apples under cool water, then core and thinly slice them into even wedges.
  2. Finely mince the red onion and soak it in cold water for about 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens as the salad base, then add the sliced apples.
  4. Cube or shred the gouda cheese and sprinkle it over the salad, then add the walnuts.
  5. Drizzle your white wine vinaigrette over the salad.
  6. Gently toss the salad to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For the best flavor, prepare the salad just before serving and keep the dressing separate until ready to toss.

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