Apple and walnut salad with Somerset Camembert dressing

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This salad recipe would make an unusual starter or a light snack.

This recipe reproduced by the kind permission of The Lubborn Creamery, producers of Somerset Camembert.

Ingredients

• 100g Shelled walnuts
• 1 Medium apple - Cox or Worcester
• Mixed salad leaves - rocket, red cos
• 220g Ripe Somerset Camembert
• 2 Rounded tablespoons crème fraîche
• 3 tablespoon Fresh apple juice

Method

1. Pre-heat grill to a medium heat and toast walnuts for
2. approximately 1 minute.
3. Slice the apple, leaving the skin on, and put the slices in a small bowl and add 2 tablespoons of apple juice, turn to coat the apple slices.
4. Next prepare the dressing.
5. Cut the cheese in half and use a small, sharp knife to peel off the white coat.
6. Place the cheese in a small saucepan. Add the crème fraîche and 1 tablespoon apple juice.
7. Over a gentle heat blend the cheese and crème fraîche together using a balloon whisk. It will take about 3-4 minutes, it is important that the cheese is only melted and not cooked.
8. Arrange the salad leaves in a large bowl or on individual plates, followed by the walnuts and drained apple slices.
9. Lastly, pour on the Camembert dressing and serve.