Article: Apple-Chicken Salad With Walnuts and Blue Cheese Over Pickled Red Cabbage

Apples are available year-round, but peak season is fall, which means that September's cool days bring a bounty of fresh fruit to market. In this recipe, the tartness of Granny Smith apples (Mclntosh or Cortland apples would work well too) pairs perfectly with the mild flavor of walnuts, the sweetness of raisins, the tanginess of blue cheese and the blandness of chicken. This dish can be made up to two days ahead; simply assemble right before serving. - Robin Vitetta-Miller, M.S.

an apple a day

About 2,500 types of apples are grown in the United States, so for best flavor, buy freshly harvested local varieties and keep them cool until you're ready to eat or cook with them.

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