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Apple Salad with Blue Cheese Croutons and Cider Dressing (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Apple Salad with Blue Cheese Croutons and Cider Dressing (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Apple Salad with Blue Cheese Croutons and Cider Dressing (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 slices french bread, cubed (about 1 1/2 cups of 1/2-inch cubes)
2 tbsp olive oil
4 oz blue cheese (recommended : maytag)
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1 tbsp light brown sugar
1/4 tsp essence , recipe follows
2 medium sweet apples , such as mcintosh or fuji, cored and thinly sliced, with the peel on
5 tbsp soft apple cider
1 tbsp plus 1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tbsp minced shallots
1/4 tsp salt
pinch ground black pepper
6 cups mesclun
1/4 lb prosciutto or serrano ham , thinly sliced then shredded
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried leaf oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a bowl, toss the bread with the olive oil. Add 3 tablespoons of the cheese and a pinch of salt and pepper and toss to coat the bread evenly.
Place on a baking sheet and bake until browned, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven.
In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the walnuts and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sugar and Essence, and cook, stirring, until the sugar is caramelized and the nuts are evenly coated, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and spread on a waxedpaper lined plate. Separate with a fork and let cool.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan and add the sliced apples. Cook, stirring, until lightly caramelized on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan.
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider, vinegar, and mustard. Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly until it emulsifies. Add the shallots, salt, and pepper, and adjust the seasoning, to taste.
In a large bowl, combine the lettuces, prosciutto, and croutons and toss with enough dressing to lightly coat. Adjust the seasoning, to taste. Place the apples in a small bowl and add enough dressing to coat.
Divide the lettuces among 6 salad plates and arrange the apple slices on top. Sprinkle the walnuts and remaining cheese over the apples. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and serve.
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	537.45 Kcal (2250 kJ)
Calories from fat	383.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.62g	66%
Cholesterol	42.67mg	14%
Sodium	3282.19mg	137%
Potassium	461.62mg	10%
Total Carbs	28.35g	9%
Sugars	10.29g	41%
Dietary Fiber	4.61g	18%
Protein	14.57g	29%
Vitamin C	14.2mg	24%
Vitamin A	2.5mg	84%
Iron	83mg	461%
Calcium	200mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	127.44 Kcal (534 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.11g	66%
Cholesterol	10.12mg	14%
Sodium	778.3mg	137%
Potassium	109.46mg	10%
Total Carbs	6.72g	9%
Sugars	2.44g	41%
Dietary Fiber	1.09g	18%
Protein	3.45g	29%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	84%
Iron	19.7mg	461%
Calcium	47.4mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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