"Big Apple" New York Cheddar Salad

Summary

• Difficulty:
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: None minutes
• Yield: Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
• 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp. each: salt, sugar and freshly ground black pepper
• 8 cups packed torn romaine lettuce
• 1 unpeeled red apple, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 4 slices Sargento® Limited Edition Sliced New York Sharp White Cheddar Cheese or Sargento® Deli Style Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese, halved, cut into strips
• 1/4 cup real bacon bits
• 1/2 cup croutons (optional)

Directions

1. Combine oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar and pepper; mix well. (Dressing may be prepared ahead and chilled for up to 4 days.)
2. Arrange greens on four serving plates. Arrange apple, cheese and bacon over greens. Drizzle dressing over salads and top with croutons if desired.

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