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Inn at Cedar Crossing Spinach Apple "Bleus" Salad
1 1/2 C. chopped toasted walnuts (see note)
1/4 C. cider vinegar
1 C. apple cider
3/4 C. honey
1 t. Dijon-style mustard
1/2 C. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 C. walnut oil
1 lb. fresh spinach leaves, stems removed
1/4 lb. crumbled bleu cheese
2 C. toasted walnuts (see note)
3 Granny Smith apples, sliced
Prepare vinaigrette first:
In large bowl, mix chopped walnuts with cider vinegar, apple cider, honey and
mustard.
In separate bowl, mix oils. While mixing, slowly drizzle oil into walnut mixture
to emulsify. Before serving, warm over a very low heat, making sure not to boil.
(Makes 1 quart.)
To prepare salad, place spinach leaves in serving bowl and top with cheese and
the toasted walnuts. Place apples around outside, drizzle with warm walnut
vinaigrette and serve.
Makes 4 servings.
Note: To toast, sprinkle nuts in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat
5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring
constantly until golden brown. Or, toast in microwave: Spread 1 cup nuts on
paper plate. Cook on high 2 1/2 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring
every 2 minutes.
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