Hearty entree salad showcasing Oregon hazelnuts. Feel free to use any seasonal apple variety, I prefer Gala or Honeycrisp.
Prep Time::20 mins
Total Time::20 mins
Servings::2
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon cider vinegar
sea salt to taste
coarse ground black pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) bag mild field salad greens, or to taste
½ cup hazelnuts
2 apples, cored and sliced paper-thin
⅓ cup sharp Cheddar cheese rectangles
Directions
Whisk olive oil, cider vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour salad greens into bowl and toss in dressing to coat.
Cook and stir hazelnuts in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, 4 to 7 minutes. Transfer hazelnuts to a work surface and roughly chop.
Layer apple slices, Cheddar cheese, and hazelnuts atop dressed greens.