Name: Apple Cheddar Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon coriander; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; salt to taste; 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, finely minced; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon shallot, finely minced; 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper- adjust to taste!; 6 ounces lettuce mix- peppery greens are a good addition here : arugula, mizuna, cress; 1/2 heaping cup of sharp white cheddar cheese, finely cubed; 2 medium apples, thinly sliced; 2 scallions, minced; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup spiced walnuts

Instructions

6 steps

Spiced Walnuts

Make the spiced walnuts.

Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a small bowl toss the walnuts, maple syrup, cinnamon, coriander, pepper, and salt to taste. Spread out on a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through. You want to get them glazed and toasty. Remove from the oven, and immediately stir with a fork- this keeps them from adhering to the pan. Let them cool completely. You can do this ahead!

10 min

Citrus Dressing

Make the citrus dressing.

Whisk together orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, shallot, dijon, salt and black pepper.