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Clothbound cheddar, apple and pecan salad

Name: Clothbound cheddar, apple and pecan salad recipe
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 bunch rocket, ends trimmed; 100g mixed salad leaves (we used a soft green lettuce mix); 1 small radicchio, leaves torn; 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced on an angle, inner pale celery leaves reserved; 1 large red apple, cored and thinly sliced; 100g clothbound cheddar, shaved; 60g pecan; 60ml olive oil; 30.00 ml balsamic vinegar; 10.00 ml red wine vinegar; 1 tsp wholegrain mustard; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1/4 tsp runny honey

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P34 Clothbound cheddar, apple and pecan salad

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by Ellie and Sam Studd

Feb 28, 2023

Look sharp! That supermarket cheddar is a poor relation to the real deal. Ellie and Sam Studd extol the virtues of clothbound cheddar, and share a fresh and lively salad with a cheesy kick.

1 bunch rocket, ends trimmed
100g mixed salad leaves (we used a soft green lettuce mix)
1 small radicchio, leaves torn
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced on an angle, inner pale celery leaves reserved
1 large red apple, cored and thinly sliced
100g clothbound cheddar, shaved
1/2 cup (60g) chopped pecans, toasted

Wholegrain mustard vinaigrette

1/4 cup (60ml) good-quality extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tbs balsamic vinegar
1/2 tbs red wine vinegar
1 tsp wholegrain mustard
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 tsp runny honey

Method

1.

For the vinaigrette, whisk all ingredients together until well combined. Season to taste with salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside for 30 minutes for flavours to develop.
2.

Arrange the rocket, mixed leaves and radicchio in a serving bowl. Top with remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing when ready to serve.

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Recipe Notes

For the best flavour, buy your clothbound cheddar freshly cut from the wheel. To store it, use cheese paper or reusable beeswax food wrap to cover the cheese, and keep it in the vegetable crisper drawer of the fridge to maintain optimal humidity and keep the cheese fresher for longer. Any leftover dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.