Marlborough Apple and Cheddar Regional Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

A crisp mixed green salad featuring fresh apples and sharp cheddar, inspired by the flavors from the Marlborough region. This american-inspired salads ready in about 10 minutes pairs mixed salad greens, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, roughly chopped toasted walnuts into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 2 medium, thinly sliced Marlborough apples
• 1/2 cup, shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup, roughly chopped toasted walnuts
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens with 2 medium thinly sliced Marlborough apples and 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the dressing emulsifies and thickens slightly.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted walnuts over the salad for crunch and serve immediately.