Crisp Apple Crunch Salad 🍏🧀

Recipe: Apple-Cheese Lunch 🍏🧀

Overview:

Cook Time: 5 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories per Serving: 327.7

Description:

A delightful and nutritious lunch option, perfect for book club meetings or any quick meal occasion. This Apple-Cheese Lunch combines the crispness of apples, the creaminess of Colby cheese, and the crunch of celery and walnuts, all tossed in a tangy dressing made with sour cream, honey, and lemon juice. It’s a flavor-packed dish that’s both satisfying and wholesome. Plus, you can easily customize it by swapping vanilla yogurt for sour cream for a slightly sweeter twist.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup liquid honey
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 medium-sized red apples, diced
• 1 1/4 cups Colby cheese, cubed
• 1 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup walnut pieces
• 1 head lettuce, for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dressing:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, liquid honey, and lemon juice until well combined.

2. Chill the Dressing:

   • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dressing for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

3. Combine Ingredients:

   • Just before serving, in a large mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, cubed Colby cheese, chopped celery, and walnut pieces.

4. Add Dressing:

   • Pour the chilled dressing over the apple-cheese mixture and toss lightly until everything is evenly coated.

5. Serve:

   • Line a serving bowl with lettuce leaves for presentation, then spoon the apple-cheese mixture into the bowl.

6. Enjoy:

   • Serve immediately and enjoy the crisp, creamy, and tangy flavors of this delightful Apple-Cheese Lunch!

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

• Calories: 327.7
• Total Fat: 22.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 10.4g
• Cholesterol: 39.2mg
• Sodium: 177.8mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 27.4g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 21.1g
• Protein: 8.7g

Recipe Notes:

• For a sweeter taste, you can substitute vanilla yogurt for sour cream in the dressing.
• Feel free to add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for an extra burst of flavor.
• This dish can be served as a standalone lunch or as a side dish alongside grilled chicken or fish.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, though it’s best enjoyed fresh.