SALAD WITH APPLE, CELERY, HAZELNUTS AND ROQUEFORT CHEESE

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From the December 2004 issue of Cook's Illustrated Magazine. A salad for bleu cheese lovers. Makes a great company salad for special occasions. For the olive oil I substituted 2 tablespoons of hazelnut oil plus 1 tablespoon of bland oil. A mouthwatering taste of tangy, sweet and tart. Try different types of bleu cheese for variety and personal preference.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Apple

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon good quality honey
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (OR 2 tablespoons hazelnut oil plus 1 tablespoon bland oil, such as canola)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 sweet red apple, such as braeburn or fuji, cored and sliced thinly (about 2 cups)
2 stalks crisp celery, sliced very thinly on bias (approximately 1 1/2-2 cups)
1 head red leaf lettuce (or combination of green leaf lettuce and mezclun,washed,dried and torn into bite-size pieces, about) or 1 head green leaf lettuce (or combination of green leaf lettuce and mezclun,washed,dried and torn into bite-size pieces, about)
1/4 cup loosely packed torn fresh parsley leaves
1 medium red onion, sliced into crescents (optional)
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted lightly until fragrant, skinned and chopped finely
6 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Whisk honey, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in small, non-reactive bowl until combined.
  • In medium bowl, toss apple and celery with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette, let stand 5 minutes.
  • Toss lettuce, parsley, onions if using and remaining vinaigrette in large bowl; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Divide greens among individual plates; top each with portion of apple/celery mixture, hazelnuts, and Roquefort.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.2, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 25.5, Sodium 635.6, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.3, Protein 8.7

Christopher Christian
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This salad is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Maxen Phelan
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a favorite. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of apples, celery, hazelnuts and Roquefort cheese.


Jaffar Rind
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I often make it for lunch or dinner, and it's also great for picnics or potlucks.


Miranda Zontelli
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover apples and celery. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Baddie Thrsher
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. It's a great salad to make ahead of time, too.


Harold Muller
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This salad is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


OJ Brooks
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This salad is delicious! The apples and celery add a nice crunch, the hazelnuts add a nutty flavor, and the Roquefort cheese adds a bit of tang. I will definitely be making this salad again!


Kora Phillips
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a favorite. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of apples, celery, hazelnuts and Roquefort cheese.


Raja Arham Kiyani
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I often make it for lunch or dinner, and it's also great for picnics or potlucks.


_Kimit _
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is especially good. I used a mix of Roquefort and blue cheese, and it was perfect.


Mustufa Ansari
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover apples and celery. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. I added some dried cranberries to mine for a little extra sweetness. Delicious!


Musisi Ivan
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I loved this salad! It was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. The apples and celery added a nice crunch, the hazelnuts added a nutty flavor, and the Roquefort cheese added a bit of tang. I will definitely be making this salad again!


Mirabel Nambawarr
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This salad was incredibly refreshing and flavorful! The combination of apples, celery, hazelnuts and Roquefort cheese was perfect, and the dressing was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this salad again!