Roasted apples and Cheddar cheese turn an ordinary mixed green salad into something extra-special. You can use pears for this recipe as well.

Servings: 6 servings, 1 1/2 cups each
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Health: Low Sodium, Diabetes Appropriate, Healthy Weight, Low Cholesterol, Low Carb, Low Calorie


Ingredients:

Dressing
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons apple juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Roasted Apples & Salad
2 , preferably Fuji, peeled and cut into wedges
2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
3 cups baby spinach or torn spinach leaves
3 cups torn Boston lettuce
3 cups torn curly endive
2/3 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese


Steps:

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 & 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 and walnuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition: (Per serving)

Calories - 191
Carbohydrates - 14
Fat - 14
Saturated Fat - 4
Monounsaturated Fat - 5
Protein - 4
Cholesterol - 13
Dietary Fiber - 4
Potassium - 230
Sodium - 173
Nutrition Bonus - Vitamin A (40 daily value), Folate (15 dv), Fiber (15 dv).

Cover and refrigerate dressing (Step 2) for up to 1 week.

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