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Nuevo Texas Waldorf Salad
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Source: Rather Sweet Bakery
| Fried Wonton Strips: | |
| 4 sheets | packaged wonton or egg roll wrappers |
| olive oil , for frying | |
| Rosemary Vinaigrette: | |
| 1/3 c. | fresh rosemary leaves |
| 2 | cloves garlic |
| 1/4 medium-size | red onion |
| 1 Tb. | Dijon mustard |
| 1/4 c. | honey |
| 1/2 c. | white balsamic vinegar |
| 1 1/2 tsp. | salt |
| freshly ground pepper to taste | |
| 1/2-1 c. | extra-virgin olive oil |
| Salad: | |
| 1/2 c. | pecans |
| 3 | sweet-tart apples, (such as Braeburn, Medina, or Granny Smith) |
| 4 c. | organic mixed greens |
| 1/2 c. | crumbled blue cheese, (such as Stilton) |
TO MAKE THE WONTON STRIPS: Use kitchen scissors to cut the wonton sheets into 3/4" wide strips. Pour enough olive oil into a large, deep-frying pan to reach a depth of 1/2" and set over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, pinch off a bit of 1 strip and set it in the oil. The oil is hot enough when the test strip sizzles and turn golden brown on one side in about 10 seconds. Use tongs to add the remaining strips several at a time, frying about 8-10 seconds on each side, until golden brown. Remove the strips from the pan and set them on paper towels to drain.
TO MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE: Blend the rosemary, garlic, onion, mustard, honey, vinegar, salt and pepper about 15-20 seconds in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pour 1/2 c. olive oil through the feed tube in a slow stream and blend until the mixture emulsifies. (It won't take much longer than it takes to pour the oil in.) Taste and add more oil, if desired.
TO MAKE THE SALAD: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the nuts o a baking sheet in a single layer and toast for 7-9 minutes, until golden brown and aromatic. Cool the nuts and then coarsely chop. Core and slice the apples (but leave the peels on) and place them in a large bowl. Add the mixed greens, pecans, and blue cheese; toss gently. Pour half the salad dressing over the greens mixture and toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated. Add more salad dressing if desired, to taste. (Leftover salad dressing will keep in the refrigerator about 3 days.) Transfer the salad to individual serving plates, top with the fried wonton strips, and serve immediately.
Slice apples turn brown if left out for too long. For years people have used lemon juice to keep them fresh looking, but it always left a telltale flavor. Dipping apples in lemon-lime soda keeps them from browning and doesn't leave such a heavy taste-print. This works with any fruit that turns brown when exposed to oxygen, such as pears and bananas.
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