Roasted Apple & Cheddar Salad

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/roasted_apple_cheddar_salad.html

From EatingWell:  Fall 2004

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

6 servings, 1 1/2 cups each | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

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

Preparation

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 : 191 Calories; 14 g Fat; 4 g Sat; 5 g Mono; 13 mg Cholesterol; 14 g Carbohydrates; 4 g Protein; 4 g Fiber; 173 mg Sodium; 230 mg Potassium

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 high-fat meat, 2 fat

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate dressing (Step 2) for up to 1 week.