Twin Falls Apple and Cheddar Salad with Cider Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

A fresh salad combining crisp apples from the Twin Falls region with sharp cheddar, toasted walnuts, and a tangy cider vinaigrette. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, Granny Smith apples, sharp cheddar cheese 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 280 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

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

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the vinaigrette is emulsified and smooth.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 6 cups mixed salad greens, 2 thinly sliced Granny Smith apples, 4 oz cubed sharp cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup roughly chopped toasted walnuts.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the cider vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately as a crisp, regional-inspired starter or side dish.