APPLE-ARUGULA SALAD WITH CALVADOS

Apple-Arugula Salad With Calvados image

Provided by Regina Schrambling

Time 20m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 extra-large egg yolk, at room temperature
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup corn oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 to 3 tablespoons Calvados
2 Red Delicious apples
2 stalks celery
1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 large bunch arugula
1/2 cup crumbled Stilton or Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

Combine the egg yolk, lemon juice and salt in a blender jar. Process on low speed just until blended. With the motor running on low speed, drizzle in the oil in a slow, steady stream. Fold in the honey and Calvados to taste.
Peel and core the apples, then cut them into small dice. Trim the ends off the celery and cut the stalks into small dice as well. Place both in a bowl with the walnuts. Spoon enough dressing over the mixture to coat all the components.
Trim the tough ends off the arugula. Wash the leaves well and dry in a salad spinner. Arrange them in a shallow salad bowl. Spoon the apple mixture into the center. Sprinkle the cheese around the edge.
Serve with the remaining dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 535, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 305 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams