Salade De Roquefort Noix Recipe

Have you ever felt like your lunch needed a little more sophistication? With this delightful Roquefort and apple salad, we’re about to turn your ordinary salad game into a culinary masterpiece that even your taste buds will applaud. 🍏🥗✨

I adore the way the creamy Roquefort cheese melds with the crispness of the fresh salad greens in my Salade De Roquefort Noix. And in addition to the luscious cheese, I love that toasted walnuts—we have a great variety used in this salad—add a very luxurious crunch.

But I also like the way the cheese and nuts couple with the very tart, thinly sliced red apple, which gets along nicely in sweet-sour harmony with the Dijon mustard vinaigrette.

Ingredients

• Mixed Salad Greens: Rich in vitamins A and C, providing antioxidants for healthy skin.
• Roquefort Cheese: Offers protein and calcium, adds a creamy, tangy flavor.
• Walnuts: High in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health and brain function.
• Red Apple: Provides fiber and natural sweetness, supports digestive health.
• Olive Oil: Contains healthy monounsaturated fats, beneficial for heart health.

Ingredient Quantities

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• 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as frisée, arugula, and baby spinach)
• 100 grams Roquefort cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
• 1 red apple, thinly sliced
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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How to Make this

1. To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl.

2. In a large salad bowl, amalgamate the mixed salad greens and make sure they are well amalgamated.

3. The salad greens should have thinly sliced red apple and finely chopped shallot added.

4. Evenly sprinkle the salad with walnuts that have been roasted and roughly chopped.

5. Top the salad with the crumbled Roquefort cheese.

6. Sprinkle the dressing you have made over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

7. Toss the salad gently until all the components are evenly dressed with the coating.

8. Sample the salad and modify the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

9. Distribute the salad on a serving platter or individual plates as you wish to serve it. You may leave it in a pile if you prefer that look. Alternatively, you may distribute it as evenly over the serving platter or individual plates as you see fit.

10. Immediately serve as a sophisticated appetizer or light main course, enjoying the combination of savory Roquefort, sweet apple, and crunchy walnuts.

Equipment Needed

1. Small bowl
2. Whisk
3. Large salad bowl
4. Knife
5. Cutting board
6. Measuring spoons
7. Measuring cup
8. Serving platter or plates

FAQ

• What type of salad greens work best for Salade De Roquefort Noix?A mixture of frisée, arugula, and baby spinach makes for an optimal blend of flavors and textures.
• Can I substitute Roquefort cheese with another type?Although Roquefort is classic, feel free to use other blue cheeses such as Gorgonzola or Stilton if you like.
• How do I properly toast walnuts?Place walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast them, stirring frequently until they turn golden and become fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
• What kind of apple is best for this recipe?A variety that is crisp, sweet, and tart, like Honeycrisp or Fuji, really works to balance the flavors.
• Is there an alternative to white wine vinegar?Absolutely, you can use apple cider vinegar or champagne vinegar in its place while keeping a taste profile that is nearly the same.
• Can this salad be made ahead of time?Enjoy it fresh when possible, but you can make the parts ahead of time and then just throw it all together before serving.
• How can I make this recipe vegetarian-friendly?The recipe is vegetarian; make sure your Dijon mustard has no animal-derived ingredients.

Salade De Roquefort Noix Recipe Substitutions and Variations

100 grams of Gorgonzola cheese, not Roquefort cheese
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped, instead of walnuts.
1 pear, thinly sliced, instead of 1 red apple
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar instead of white wine vinegar
1 tsp wholegrain mustard instead of Dijon mustard

Pro Tips

1. Chill Before Serving For an extra refreshing experience, chill your serving plates and salad bowl in the refrigerator before assembling the salad. This will keep the salad crisp and cool.

2. Roast Walnuts with Flavor Enhance the walnut flavor by tossing them with a pinch of salt and a touch of cayenne pepper or cinnamon before roasting. This adds a subtle layer of seasoning that complements the cheese and apple.

3. Balance the Dressing If the dressing tastes too sharp with vinegar, balance the acidity by adding a small bit of honey or maple syrup. This will harmonize the flavors and add a gentle sweetness that pairs well with the apples and cheese.

4. Prevent Apple Browning To keep the apple slices from browning, toss them in a little lemon juice before adding them to the salad. This will maintain their vibrant color and flavor.

5. Experiment with Cheese Varieties If Roquefort is not readily available or to switch things up, try using other blue cheeses, like Gorgonzola or Stilton, each offering unique flavor profiles that work beautifully with the salad components.