Apple, Celery and Endive Fall Salad

Bring a little brightness to the holiday table with this mix of sweet, smoke and crisp salad! This salad feeds a big crowd and is easy to assemble.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Champagne or white wine vinegar

2 teaspoons whole-grain Dijon mustard

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

8 medium endives, cut into 1/2"-thick slices, cores thinly sliced

1 head of celery, stalks very thinly sliced

1/2 pound shaved cheddar

1/2 cup chives, chopped

3/4 cup coarsely chopped salted, smoked almonds, divided

Black pepper

1/4 salt

Combine 1 tbsp vinegar and 3 cups cold water in a medium bowl. Add apple slices and let soak.
Meanwhile, whisk mustard, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup vinegar in a medium bowl, then whisk in oil in slowly.
Drain and pat apple slices dry. Combine apples, endives, celery stalks, cheese, and half of the almonds in a large bowl.
Drizzle dressing over salad and gently toss. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Top with chives and more almonds. Enjoy!