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Green Apple Salad with Toasted Almonds, Shaved Cheese and Apple Cider Vinaigrette


The crunchiness of crisp Granny Smith apples combined with sharp cheese and almonds make this main plate salad a great treat for lunch, brunch or a light healthy supper.

1 cup apple cider
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, divided
1 shallot, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, torn
3 packets Stevia Extract In The Raw™
Sea salt to taste
Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
2 firm Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced thick
3 ribs celery, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup (about 24) whole almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
2 ounces (about 20 shaved slices) Manchego cheese (may substitute hard Gouda or Parmigiano Reggiano)

Green Apple Salad

Directions


In small saucepan combine apple cider and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. Heat to boiling and continue boiling until liquid is reduced to a syrup. Set aside to cool.

Mix remaining vinegar with the shallots, olive oil, tarragon, Stevia Extract In The Raw™, honey (optional), salt and pepper. Whisk vigorously to combine until stevia dissolves.

In medium bowl toss together apples, celery, almonds and chives. Blend in vinaigrette.

Assemble salad on small plates, stacking the apples mixture and cheese in alternating layers.

Drizzle with cider reduction to finish and enjoy.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Contents

320 calories, 22g fat, 5g protein, 26g carbohydrate, 4g dietary fiber, 750mg sodium, 10mg cholesterol.

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Courtesy of Stevia Extract In the Raw™ .

Stevia Extract In the Raw™ is a stevia sweetener. Enjoy another stevia recipe.