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Winter Greens and Grand Cru® Salad

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The bitter greens and fresh fruit in this salad provide a refreshing balance to the nutty flavor of the Roth Reserve Grand Cru® cheese.

Wisconsin Cheese Winter Greens and Grand Cru® Salad Recipe

Active Time

25 Minutes

Servings

Ingredients

Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette:

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Salad:

6 cups mixed bitter greens (frisée , escarole, Boston lettuce and Belgian endive)
1 tart apple, cored and thinly sliced
1 pear, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup pistachios, toasted
4 ounces Roth Reserve Grand Cru® cheese, shredded (1 cup)

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Alpine-Style or Grand Cru® can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette:

Whisk the balsamic vinegar, honey and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Salad:

Place greens in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with reserved vinaigrette; gently toss to coat. Top with the apple, pear, dried cherries, pistachios and Grand Cru®. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tip

Roth Original Grand Cru® or Roth Surchoix Grand Cru® could be substituted for the Roth Reserve Grand Cru®.

Cheesemonger Tip

Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

Hand-selected wheels of Roth Original Grand Cru® cheese are aged for at least six months in cellars, yielding the awarded and popular Reserve Grand Cru®. For a special treat, enjoy this cheese sided with your favorite fruit jam and water crackers.

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Winter Greens and Grand Cru® Salad

Ingredients

Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette:

Salad:

Cheese

Instructions

Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette:

Salad:

Recipe Tip

Cheesemonger Tip

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