Endive, Apple and Celery Salad with Smoked Almonds and Cheddar

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Servings: 8 yield(s)
Prep Time: 25 mins
Ingredients
    INGREDIENTS:
  • 1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Apples ((Thinly Sliced))
  • 2 tsp Whole Grain Mustard ((Dijon Mustard))
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 8 Medium Endives ((Cut into 1cm Slices))
  • 1 Head Celery ((Leaves removed, Stalks very Thinly Sliced) )
  • 230 g Cheddar Cheese ((Grated)(Using the slice side of the grater))
  • 3/4 cup Salted Almonds ((Chopped))
  • Sea Salt Flakes
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Chives
Instructions
    METHOD:
  1. 1. Combine 1 Tbsp. Vinegar and 3 cups cold Water in a medium bowl. Add Apple Slices and let soak.
  2. 2. Meanwhile whisk Mustard, Kosher Salt and remaining 1/4 cup Vinegar in a medium bowl then whisk in Oil in a slow steady stream.
  3. 3. Drain and pat Apple slices dry. Combine Apple Slices, Endives, Celery Stalks, Cheese and half of the almonds in a large bowl.
  4. 4. Drizzle dressing over salad. Gently toss until salad is evenly dressed then season with Sea Salt & Pepper. Top with Chives, Celery Leaves and remaining Almonds.