Waldorf Salad with Purple Vale, Pear & Chicory

Waldorf Salad with Purple Vale, Pear & Chicory

A modern take on the classic Waldorf salad, built around the rich, tangy depth of Purple Vale cheese with aged balsamic of Modena and caramelised onion. Recipe created by Rhind & Dine on Instagram.

A modern take on the classic Waldorf salad, built around the rich, tangy depth of Purple Vale cheese with aged balsamic of Modena and caramelised onion.

Recipe created by Rhind & Dine on Instagram.

1. Toast the walnuts

Add the walnuts to a dry frying pan over medium heat and toast for 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Leave to cool, then roughly chop.

2. Make the dressing

Whisk together the Greek yoghurt, mustard, lemon juice and honey. Season with salt and plenty of black pepper. Add a splash of water so the dressing is pourable

3. Prep and assemble the salad

In a large bowl or platter, arrange the chicory leaves. Scatter over the pear slices, grapes, celery and radish.

4. Add the cheese

Dot over the cubes of Purple Vale cheese so that every serving gets plenty of its sweet, tangy flavour.

5. Finish

Spoon over the dressing or serve it alongside. Scatter with the toasted walnuts and an extra crack of black pepper. Drizzle with a little Snowdonia hot honey just before serving.

1. Toast the walnuts

Add the walnuts to a dry frying pan over medium heat and toast for 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Leave to cool, then roughly chop.

2. Make the dressing

Whisk together the Greek yoghurt, mustard, lemon juice and honey. Season with salt and plenty of black pepper. Add a splash of water so the dressing is pourable

3. Prep and assemble the salad

In a large bowl or platter, arrange the chicory leaves. Scatter over the pear slices, grapes, celery and radish.

4. Add the cheese

Dot over the cubes of Purple Vale cheese so that every serving gets plenty of its sweet, tangy flavour.

5. Finish

Spoon over the dressing or serve it alongside. Scatter with the toasted walnuts and an extra crack of black pepper. Drizzle with a little Snowdonia hot honey just before serving.

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