Apple and Cheddar Crisp Salad | The Fancy Pants Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 small shallot, minced
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp smooth dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek-style plain yogurt
• 6 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup (4 ounces) sharp cheddar, coarsely grated
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cayenne
• 5 ounces kale leaves, any variety, cut into thin ribbons (8-10 ounce bunch will yield 5 ounces when ribs are cut out)
• 1 large crisp apple, halved, cored, and cut thin