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

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Ingredients

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

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Saqlain panwar Saqlain

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I'm not a big fan of celery, but I really enjoyed this salad. The apples and hazelnuts made it sweet and crunchy.

KEVEN_ CALANGUINHO

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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.

Silvia Wanjiru

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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. My family and friends love it.

Rodesseca Palmer

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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect salad for a summer lunch.

Adeelabbasi Adeelabbasi

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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The apples, celery, hazelnuts, and Roquefort cheese all work together perfectly.

Kailee Rinchack

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This is my go-to salad recipe when I'm entertaining guests. It's always a hit.

Ezell Johnson

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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's easy to transport and it holds up well in the heat.

Nabaggala Zaharah

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover apples and celery. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.

Md Maruf Chowdhury

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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever apples and cheese I have on hand.

The gamers

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I'm not a huge fan of Roquefort cheese, but I really enjoyed this salad. The sweetness of the apples and the crunch of the hazelnuts balanced out the strong flavor of the cheese perfectly.

Henry Uzoagbado

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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of apples, celery, hazelnuts, and Roquefort cheese was unique and delicious. I especially loved the crunch from the hazelnuts. I will definitely be making this salad again.

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