Colonial Apple and Cheddar Farmhouse Salad

Colonial Apple & Cheddar Farmhouse Salad

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As we continue celebrating the 250th anniversary of our country, this simple farmhouse-style salad reflects ingredients that would have been common on early American tables.

Apples from the orchard, sharp farmhouse cheddar, garden greens, and toasted nuts come together with a light honey cider dressing. It’s fresh, simple, and the kind of salad that reminds us how wonderful basic ingredients can be when they’re treated well.

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Ingredients

• 5 cups mixed greens (leaf lettuce, spring mix, or garden greens)

• 1 crisp apple, thinly sliced

• ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed or shaved

• ¼ cup toasted walnuts or pecans

• 2 tablespoons dried cranberries or currants

• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion (optional)

Honey Cider Dressing

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• 1 teaspoon honey

• pinch salt

• freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.

Place the greens in a large wooden salad bowl.

Add sliced apples, cheddar, nuts, cranberries, and red onion if using.

Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently until everything is lightly coated.

Serve immediately.

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Rosemary Thyme Kitchen Tip

Cutting salad greens into bite-size pieces helps the dressing coat the leaves more evenly so you need less dressing overall — one of the simplest ways to make salads taste brighter and lighter.

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Conversation at the Table

Do you prefer apples in your salad sweet and crisp or thinly sliced and tart?

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Rosemary Thyme Blessing

May your table be filled with simple food, grateful hearts, and the quiet joy of gathering together.