Apple Walnut Salad with Grilled Cheese Croutons

This apple walnut salad is simply loaded with crisp honeycrisp apples, crunchy walnuts, golden grilled cheese croutons and generously doused in a sweet apple cider vinaigrette.

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Apple Walnut Salad with Grilled Cheese Croutons

This apple walnut salad is simply loaded with crisp honeycrisp apples, crunchy walnuts, golden grilled cheese croutons and generously doused in a sweet apple cider vinaigrette.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 347kcal

Ingredients

Apple Cider Dressing

1/2 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Apple Walnut Salad

6 cups spring greens mix
2 medium apples, cored and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
4 slices bread
2 slices gouda cheese
2 slices mild cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

Apple Cider Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk apple cider, lemon juice, Dijon, and honey until smooth. Slowly add olive oil, whisking constantly until dressing is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.

Apple Walnut Salad

Arrange greens on a large platter or in a bowl. Arrange apples, walnuts, and rosemary on top of greens and set aside for a moment.
Place bread slices on a cutting board and butter each slice with softened butter. Place bread butter-side down on cutting board. Layer 1 slice of each kind of cheese on half of bread slices. Top with other bread slices to form 2 sandwiches.
Cook grilled cheese in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side until grilled cheese is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Transfer grilled cheese to a cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Arrange on top of greens and serve salad immediately with apple cider dressing drizzled over top.

Notes

Storing Instructions

Salad is best if served immediately after assembly.

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