Smoked Gouda Cheese Crisp Salad with Dried Cherries, Raisins & Almonds

Smoked Gouda Cheese Crisp Salad

with Dried Cherries, Raisins & Almonds

25 MIN
$15.99 2-4 Servings
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The star of this vibrant salad is the smoked gouda cheese crisps, which you'll make by cooking the melty cheese in the pan (with a touch of crushed red pepper) until golden brown and crispy. It's the perfect savory addition to a mix of dried fruits, juicy tomatoes, spinach, and arugula that's tossed with a simple lemon-honey dressing.
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    390 Cals (est.)
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Smoked Gouda Cheese Crisp Salad with Dried Cherries, Raisins & Almonds
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  • 2 oz Arugula
  • 3 oz Baby Spinach
  • 4 tsps Honey
  • 4 oz Smoked Gouda Cheese
  • ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1½ Tbsps Golden Raisins
  • 1½ Tbsps Dried Tart Cherries
  • 2 Tbsps Sliced Roasted Almonds
  • 1 Lemon
  • 4 oz Grape Tomatoes
1 Prepare the ingredients

Wash and dry the fresh produce. Grate the gouda on the large side of a box grater. Halve the tomatoes. Halve the lemon; remove the seeds. In a large bowl, combine the juice of 1 lemon half (you will have extra), half the honey, and a drizzle of olive oil; season with salt and pepper.

2 Make the cheese crisps

Heat a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one) on medium-high until hot. Add the grated gouda in an even layer; top with as much of the red pepper flakes as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be. Cook, without stirring, 6 to 8 minutes, or until melted, lightly browned, and crispy. Transfer to a plate; evenly drizzle with the remaining honey. Let cool at least 2 minutes, then break into bite-sized pieces.

3 Dress the salad & serve your dish

To the bowl of dressing, add the arugula, spinach, halved tomatoes, raisins, and cherries; toss to combine. Serve the salad topped with the almonds and cheese crisps. Enjoy!

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