Chicken, Apple, and Smoked Gouda Salad

 

 

Chicken, Apple, and Smoked Gouda Salad

2 Gala apples, thinly sliced (about 1 lb.)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 (6-oz.) package baby spinach and spring greens mix
3 cups chopped, cooked chicken
1/2 of a small red onion, sliced thin
1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded smoked Gouda cheese
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 cup salted cashews or pecans

Honey-Mustard Dressing:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup cider vinegar

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2-3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
dash salt

For Salad:

Toss apple slices with lemon juice. Layer salad greens, apples, chicken, and next 5 ingredients in a large glass bowl.

Serve immediately, or cover and chill up to 8 hours.

 

For Dressing:

Whisk together all dressing ingredients, or use immersion blender, and blend until combined.

Toss salad with 1/4 cup Honey-Mustard Dressing just before serving. Or, layer salads on individual plates and drizzle with dressing.