Cheddar, Apple & Walnut Salad
7
Points®
Total time: 24 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 9 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Cheese, fruit, and nuts are a classic trio. Here they team up—along with bacon—in a superb main course salad. We opted for walnuts and McIntosh apples but feel free to use almonds and any type of apple you prefer. The turkey bacon lends a delicious smoky flavor to this meal but if you want to make this salad vegetarian, use meatless bacon instead.
Ingredients
Olive oil cooking spray
4 spray(s)
Uncooked turkey bacon
4 slice(s)
Mixed grain bread
2 slice(s), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Chopped walnuts (unsalted, raw or dry roasted, no sugar added)
⅓ cup(s), coarsely chopped
Spinach
9 oz, baby leaves
Belgian endive
2 head(s), sliced crosswise 1/2-inch thick (about 3 cups)
Light cheddar cheese
4 oz, cut into thin wedges
Apple
1 large, McIntosh, cut into thin wedges
Low-fat vinaigrette salad dressing
6 Tbsp, balsamic-variety
Instructions
1
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook as package directs until crisp, about 4 minutes; remove the bacon to a paper towel. Let the bacon drain briefly then chop into bite-size pieces; transfer to a large bowl.
2
Add the bread cubes to the same skillet. Cook over medium heat, tossing often, until slightly golden and crisp, about 3 minutes; transfer the croutons to a plate and set aside. Add the walnuts to the skillet; cook, tossing often until they're lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer the walnuts to the bowl with the bacon.
3
Add the spinach, endive, cheese, apple, and dressing to the bowl; toss to mix and coat.
4
Place about 4 cups of salad mixture on each of 4 plates. Sprinkle each serving with about 3 tablespoons of homemade croutons.
5
Serving size: 1 salad
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