Apple and Cheddar Salad (big hit with the kids!)

This apple and cheddar salad is exactly how I convinced my daughter's picky friend (who normally does not eat ANY leafy greens) to eat salad!

Ingreadient

• 1 XL head bibb lettuce (or two small)
• Half apple (I like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or similar variety (not red delicious since it browns quickly when cut))
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed, plus extra for the apples)
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (finely grated, or 1 1/2 cups, depending on how much you like cheese)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin olive oil preferred)
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)

Step by step

1. Wash and chop the lettuce and place in a large bowl.
2. Core and dice the apple into small bite-sized pieces. Toss with a few squirts of fresh lemon juice and then sprinkle the apple pieces on the lettuce along with the cheddar.
3. In a small jar or container with a tight-fitting lid shake together the dressing ingredients (olive oil and lemon juice) to emulsify. Toss with salad, season with salt and black pepper, and serve.