Apple salad with cabrales cheese and toasted almonds

Delight in the perfect harmony of crisp apples, tangy cabrales cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds in this flavorful salad. Perfect for a light and refreshing meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup blanched whole almonds
• 7 medium garlic cloves
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 3 large Granny Smith apples
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 140g Cabrales cheese (crumbled)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Place the almonds on a small baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, or until they are lightly toasted. Remove from the oven, transfer to a plate, and allow them to cool down. After cooling, roughly chop the almonds into smaller pieces.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil with the garlic cloves over medium-high heat until the garlic turns golden brown, which should take around 5 minutes. Take the saucepan off the heat and let the mixture cool down.
3. Transfer the cooled garlic and oil mixture to a blender. Add the vinegar and shallot, season with salt and pepper, and blend until you get a smooth consistency.
4. Cut the apples in half, remove the core, and then slice them into thin 1/4-inch matchsticks. In a large bowl, mix the apple matchsticks with the toasted almonds, chives, and the prepared dressing. Sprinkle the Cabrales cheese on top before serving.

Summary:

• Calories: 2217 kcal
• Fat: 167 g
• Protein: 65 g
• Carbs: 129 g
• Potassium: 2330 mg
• Magnesium: 465 mg