Salade au Comté with Apples and Beets

Salade au Comté with Apples and Beets   Author: Nicki Sizemore Recipe type: salad Serves: 4 Print   There are as many versions of Salade au Comté, or Comté Salad, in the Jura region of France as there are restaurants. Each version features cubed or slivered Comté, but the other ingredients can vary from cooked or raw vegetables, to hard-boiled eggs, to country ham, to fresh or dried fruits, to roasted nuts… to all of the above! In this version, Comté is combined with crisp apples, sweet raw beets, toasted walnuts, endive and Bibb lettuce for a crunchy and refreshing winter salad that pairs perfectly with the richer dishes of the season. Feel free to experiment...

Roasted Pear & Arugula Salad with Shaved Comté & Walnuts   Author: Nicki Sizemore Recipe type: salad Serves: 6 Print   This easy but elegant salad has the ultimate balance of flavors: sweet honey-roasted pears, peppery arugula and nutty Comté, all tossed in a lively vinaigrette. An older Comté works best here, providing a delicious contrast to the aromatic pears. Ingredients 6 5-inch rosemary sprigs 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey, divided 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 firm but ripe Bartlett pears 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar 1 teaspoon minced shallots 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper 3 tablespoons good quality extra virgin olive oil 6...

Comté & Rice Salad with Chicken, Apples and Walnuts   Author: Nicki Sizemore Recipe type: salad Serves: 4-6 Print   Cubes of Comté get tossed with apples, chicken, toasted walnuts, rice and lemon vinaigrette for a mouthwatering but easy-to-make salad that is perfect for your next picnic or potluck. Ingredients 1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1½ lemons) 3 cups cooked brown or white rice 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (about ½ chicken) 8 ounces Comté, cut into ½-inch cubes ⅓ cup thinly sliced celery 1 handful baby spinach leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces 1 crisp apple, cut into...