Mustard Greens Salad with Pecans, Apple & Le Gruyère®

Ingredients

• For Vinaigrette:
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon wild flower honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons pecan oil, optional
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• For Salad:
• 2 Mutsu or Golden Delicious apples, cut in 1/4-inch slices*
• 1/2 cup toasted pecan halves
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1 cup (4 ounces) Emmi Le Gruyère® AOP Cheese, cut in 1/4-inch slices or crumbled into chunks
• 3 cups mustard greens**

Method

1. For Vinaigrette: Whisk all ingredients for vinaigrette except olive and pecan oils, if using. Slowly add oil, continuing to whisk. Set aside.
2. For Salad: Combine apples, pecans, cherries and Le Gruyère® cheese in salad bowl. Spoon in part of the vinaigrette, to moisten. Add additional salt, if desired, and toss. Divide mixture on 4 plates. Add mustard greens to salad bowl and toss lightly with small amount of vinaigrette. Pile greens over apple-cheese mixture and serve salads immediately.
3. Recipe Notes: *You may substitute pears for apples ** You may substitute watercress or arugula or a mixture of greens.