Green Apple Salad with Toasted Almonds, Shaved Cheese and Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipe

Green Apple Salad with Toasted Almonds, Shaved Cheese and Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipe

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, divided
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, torn
  • 3 packets Stevia Extract In The Raw®
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • 2 firm Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced thick
  • 3 ribs celery, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup whole almonds, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 2 ounces Manchego cheese shaved slices (may substitute hard Gouda or Parmigiano Reggiano)
  1. In small saucepan combine apple cider and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. Heat to boiling and continue boiling until liquid is reduced to a syrup. Set aside to cool.
  2. Mix remaining vinegar with the shallots, olive oil, tarragon, Stevia Extract In The Raw, honey (optional), salt and pepper. Whisk vigorously to combine until stevia dissolves.
  3. In medium bowl toss together apples, celery, almonds and chives. Blend in vinaigrette.
  4. Assemble salad on small plates, stacking the apples mixture and cheese in alternating layers.
  5. Drizzle with cider reduction to finish and enjoy.
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