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Watercress and Apple Salad with Candied Walnuts and Stilton
A refreshing salad featuring peppery watercress, crisp apple, creamy Stilton, and sweet, crunchy candied walnuts.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Calories
395
Level
Easy
Yields
4 servings
Cost
£2.18
Ingredients
Servings
4
4cupsWatercress(Washed and trimmed)
£1.75
2mediumApple(Crisp variety like Honeycrisp or Gala, cored and thinly sliced)
£0.80
4ozStilton Cheese(Crumbled)
£2.50
0.5cupWalnuts(Halved or quartered)
£1.50
2tablespoonsSugar(Granulated)
£0.05
1tablespoonWater
£1.75
2tablespoonsApple Cider Vinegar
£0.10
3tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin)
£0.20
1teaspoonDijon Mustard
£0.05
0.3teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)
0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)
£0.02
Total Cost
£8.72
£2.18 per serving
The Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread walnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- 2
While walnuts are toasting, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to bubble.
- 3
Add toasted walnuts to the sugar mixture and stir constantly until the sugar crystallizes and coats the walnuts (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and spread the candied walnuts on a piece of parchment paper to cool and harden.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine watercress and apple slices.
- 6
Just before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- 7
Sprinkle the crumbled Stilton cheese and candied walnuts over the salad and serve immediately.
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My Notes
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (150g)
395 kcal / 1653 kJ
Carbs
29g
11% of RDA
Fat
30g
43% of RDA
Protein
10g
20% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
4 g
13% of RDA
Sugar
22 g
24% of RDA
Sodium
300 mg
13% of RDA
Saturated Fat
8 g
40% of RDA
Chef's Tips
Candied walnuts can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
To prevent the apple slices from browning, toss them with a little lemon juice after slicing.
For a sweeter salad, add a drizzle of honey to the vinaigrette.
Cooking Equipment
Baking Sheet
Small Saucepan
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
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