Say goodbye to boring when you serve this arugula apple salad! With the fun combination of tart apples, cheddar with a kick, spicy arugula, and tasty crumbled bacon to boot, this is one salad recipe you’ll want to keep on hand. And did we mention it’s lactose free, making it score even more points? To earn your own points with your loved ones, be sure to share the recipe with them on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter!

For 2 servings, you’ll need 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of cider vinegar, just a dash of salt, 2 cups of baby arugula (spinach also works well), ½ Braeburn apple (cored and sliced thin), 1 ounce of Cabot Habanero Cheddar (grated), and 3 tablespoons of bacon crumbles (pre-cooked).

Putting this salad together really couldn’t get any easier: whisk the oil, vinegar, and salt together in a medium bowl. Add in the arugula (or spinach), sliced apples, and grated cheddar, and toss to combine. To serve, top with bacon crumbles. That’s it! Now you can just sit back and enjoy the unique and wonderful flavor of this salad – and decide when you’ll be making it again!

Can’t get enough arugula? Then try this Arugula Salad with Cheddar Frico. You’ll love the combination of crunchiness and tanginess this refreshing springtime (and lactose free) salad provides. Did you know that Cabot is owned by 800 farm families who work hard to ensure that all of our products are made using only the finest ingredients? That’s why we’re confident that you’ll love this Spicy Arugula, Cheddar & Apple Salad. We’d love to hear your thoughts so, if you’d rate and review this recipe after trying it out, we’d really appreciate it!