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    Crisp Apple & Cherry Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Warm Herbed Goat Cheese

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    A delightful salad featuring plump dried cherries, crisp apples, toasted walnuts, and warm herbed goat cheese.

    Ingredients for Crisp Apple & Cherry Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Warm Herbed Goat Cheese

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    Dried Cherries

    cups

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    Cider Vinegar

    tablespoons

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    Dijon Mustard

    tablespoons

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    Shallots, minced

    teaspoons

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    Salt

    teaspoons

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    Sugar

    teaspoons

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    Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    tablespoons

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    Black Pepper

    to taste

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    Mixed Hearty Salad Greens

    cups

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    Granny Smith Apples, cored, quartered, and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices

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    Walnuts, toasted and chopped

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    Herbed Goat Cheese, baked

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    How to Make Crisp Apple & Cherry Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Warm Herbed Goat Cheese

    1. Plump Cherries

    Plump the dried cherries by soaking them in ½ cup of hot water for about 10 minutes.

    2. Prepare Vinaigrette

    In a small bowl, combine cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced shallot, salt, and sugar. Whisk these ingredients together until the sugar and salt dissolve. Then, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while continuing to whisk vigorously. Season the vinaigrette with pepper to taste.

    3. Dress Salad Greens

    Place the mixed hearty salad greens in a large bowl. Drizzle the freshly prepared vinaigrette over the greens and toss gently to ensure each leaf is evenly coated with the dressing.

    4. Assemble Salads

    Divide the dressed salad greens evenly among six individual plates. Drain the plump cherries and scatter them over each plate. Add the thinly sliced Granny Smith apples and the toasted, chopped walnuts to each salad.

    5. Top with Warm Goat Cheese

    Prepare the warm herbed goat cheese according to the 'Herbed Baked Goat Cheese Salad' recipe. Place a piece of warm goat cheese on top of each salad.

    Pitfalls and tips

    Select quality ingredients

    Choose crisp, tart-sweet apples like Honeycrisp or Pink Lady, opt for high-quality dried cherries if fresh are out of season, and find a fresh, creamy goat cheese for the best melt.

    Dressing the Salad

    Create a balanced dressing with sweetness, acidity, and a touch of salt, and dress the salad right before serving to maintain crispness.

    Warm Herbed Goat Cheese

    Gently warm the goat cheese in the oven just until it's soft and slightly melty, avoiding overheating to maintain its structure.

    Final Touches

    Drizzle honey over the warm goat cheese and add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for extra complexity and crunch.

    Herb Infusion

    Finely chop fresh herbs and mix them into the goat cheese before warming to infuse the cheese with aromatic flavors.


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