Apple and Machego Salad with Marcona Almonds

It's feeling very fall in Seattle at the moment and my menus are reflective of the change in season. Fall is my favorite season with warm sweaters, apple cider, pumpkins, soup, and apples - this easy and tasty salad will put you right in the fall mood. It's a great balance of tartness, saltiness and tanginess. My only critique is it really only makes enough for 2-3 servings, so consider doubling it if needed.

This recipe is from Jose Andres' recipe in Bon Appetit Oct. 06:

- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced

- 4-6 oz Manchego cheese, roughly cubed
- 1/2 cup+ Marcona almonds

- lightly toasted chopped chives

- 1/4 Ct olive oil

- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Combine the apples, Manchego and almonds in a bowl. Add the olive oil and vinegar and stir well to coat. Stir in snipped chives and serve.