Apple, Manchego and Marcona Almond Salad

It is fall and we are still picking apples off the tree! One of my favorite snacks is sliced, fresh cut apples along side a Spanish cheese, made from sheep's milk called Manchego and a handful of Spanish Marcona almonds. What about combining all to create a fall salad?

Salad:

Apple, Manchego, and Marcona Almond Salad

2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and thinly sliced

1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

3 cups salad mix, baby greens and Arugula combined

2 ounces Manchego cheese, sliced like the apples

1/4 cup Marcona almonds

Dressing:

1 small shallot, chopped

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 Tablespoon sherry vinegar

salt and fresh pepper, to taste

3 Tablespoons olive oil

Blend shallot, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper together in a food processor. Add oil and combine.

For the salad, toss the apples with lemon juice to prevent browning. In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, apples, cheese and almonds and toss with enough dressing to coat salad.