Cheddar, Apple and Walnut Salad
5
Points®
Total time: 24 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 9 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Cheese, fruit and nuts are a classic dessert trio. We teamed them up for dinner though (and tossed in some smoky bacon) in this sweet and savoury main dish salad.
Ingredients
Olive oil cooking spray
1 spray(s)
Uncooked turkey bacon
4 slice(s)
Mixed grain bread
2 slice(s), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Chopped walnuts
⅓ tbsp(s), coarsely
Fresh spinach
9 oz, baby leaves
Endive
2 head(s), large, Belgian, sliced crosswise 1/2-inch thick (about 3 cups)
Low fat cheddar or colby cheese
4 oz, cut into 1/4-inch wide, 1 1/2-inch long strips (cheddar preferred)
Apple
1 large, McIntosh, cut into thin wedges
Low-fat vinaigrette salad dressing
6 tbsp(s), balsamic-variety
Instructions
1
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook as package directs until crisp, about 4 minutes; remove bacon to a paper towel. Let bacon drain briefly then crumble into bite-size pieces; transfer to a large bowl.
2
Add bread cubes to skillet. Cook over medium heat, tossing often, until slightly golden and crisp, about 3 minutes; remove to a plate and set aside. Add walnuts to skillet; cook, tossing often until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer walnuts to bowl with bacon.
3
Add spinach, endive, cheese, apple and dressing to bowl; toss to mix and coat.
4
Put about 4 cups of salad mixture on each of 4 plates. Sprinkle each serving with about 3 tablespoons of homemade croutons.
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