Apple and cheddar salad

Apple and cheddar salad is a crisp, refreshing dish that typically combines sliced or diced apples with sharp cheddar cheese, often served over a bed of greens like spinach or arugula. It's a popular side or light lunch in North America, especially in regions with strong apple and dairy farming traditions like New England and the Pacific Northwest.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is moderately high in healthy fats from the cheese and provides a good balance of carbs from the apples and protein from the cheddar. It's a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and calcium, with a rough calorie range of 250-350 per serving depending on dressing and portion sizes.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbs	25 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	300 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin K	20 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Magnesium	25 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The combination of sweet, tart apples with savory, sharp cheddar is a classic flavor pairing in American cuisine, often seen in pies and sandwiches, but here it's elevated into a fresh, crunchy salad format that highlights seasonal produce.