Harvest Apple Salad

*Harvest Apple Salad*
Serves 6 to 8

The perfect salad mix of greens, cheese, apple and nuts, with a tangy and delicious Honey Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing.

For the Salad:
1 hearts of romaine lettce, cut in half lengthwise and then sliced crosswise into strips
4 stalks of celery, washed, trimmed and thinly sliced
170g of grated strong cheddar cheese (undyed, 1 1/2 cups)
40g of toasted walnut nut pieces (1/3 cup)
2 sweet eating apples, cut into sticks
(If you cut them ahead of time toss them with a bit of lemon juice to keep them
from turning brown)

For the dressing:
60ml of apple cider vinegar (1/4 cup)
78ml of olive oil (1/3 cup)
1 TBS Dijon mustard
1 TBS liquid honey
fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

First make the dressing.   Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid.  Give them a good shake until well combined.   Set aside.

Place all of the salad ingredients into a large salad bowl.  Toss together to combine.   Drizzle with a bit of dressing and toss again.   Serve immediately.  Pass any extra dressing at the table.
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