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Welsh Cheese and Apple Salad

The Quirky Foodster Team

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15 minutes
Prep
0 minutes
Cook
4
Servings

Ingredients

  • 150 g (5 oz) mixed salad leaves
  • 200 g (7 oz) sharp Welsh cheddar, cubed or shaved
  • 2 apples, cored and thinly sliced
  • 50 g (1/3 cup) walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Arrange the salad leaves in a large bowl or on a serving platter.
  2. Scatter the cheese, apple slices and toasted walnuts over the top.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, cider vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
  5. Serve immediately.

Introduction: Combining sharp Welsh cheddar with crisp local apples, this simple salad reflects Wales's strong dairy and orchard traditions, offering a fresh, satisfying balance of tangy, sweet and savoury flavours popular as a light lunch or side.

Cultural Background: Combining sharp Welsh cheddar with crisp local apples, this simple salad reflects Wales's strong dairy and orchard traditions, offering a fresh, satisfying balance of tangy, sweet and savoury flavours popular as a light lunch or side.

Tips: Toast the walnuts briefly in a dry pan to bring out their flavour before adding to the salad. Slice the apple just before serving to prevent browning, or toss lightly in a little lemon juice. Use a good, sharp Welsh cheddar for the best contrast against the sweet apple.

Variations: Add crumbled Perl Wen (a soft Welsh cheese) alongside the cheddar for variety. Add dried cranberries for extra sweetness. Use pears in place of apples for a different but complementary flavour. Naturally vegetarian as written; not easily converted to vegan, as cheese is central to the dish.

Storage: Best assembled fresh; components can be prepped ahead and stored separately for up to 1 day.

Reheating: Not applicable — this is a cold salad and is not reheated.

Nutrition: Per serving (approx.): 320 kcal, 12 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates, 24 g fat, 3 g fibre.

FAQs:

Q: What apple variety works best?

A: A crisp, slightly tart variety such as Bramley (for a sharper bite) or a sweeter eating apple both work well depending on preference.

Q: Can I make this salad ahead of time?

A: Assemble the components ahead if needed, but dress and toss just before serving to keep the leaves crisp and the apple fresh.

Q: Is this salad filling enough as a light lunch?

A: Yes, especially with the added cheese and walnuts for protein and healthy fats.

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