Smoky Waldorf Salad

This variation of the classic Waldorf salad is livened up with smoked Gouda cheese.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  medium apples, cored and diced
• 1  medium pear, cored and diced
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1  cup  diced celery
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped red onion
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
• 4 -6  ounces smoked gouda cheese, rind removed and cut into cubes
• 1  teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise, amount to taste
•  salt, to taste
•  Baby Spinach, to serve

Directions

1. In a large bowl, toss the diced apples and pears in the lemon juice.
2. Add the celery, onion, pecans, and smoked Gouda.
3. Stir together the Dijon mustard, sugar, black pepper and mayonnaise. Gently fold into the salad and mix well. Add salt, if needed, to taste.
4. Chill until ready to serve.
5. Serve on a bed of baby spinach or other greens.