California Waldorf Salad | Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards

Ingredients

• 1 cup Celery cut in thick matchsticks
• 1-1/2 cups peeled Firm tart sweet apples such as Fuji or Gala cut in thick matchsticks
• 3/4 cup walnut halves or large pieces, lightly toasted and slivered
• 1/2 cup seedless grapes, halved
• 1/2 cup Point Reyes Aged Gouda cheese* cut in thick matchsticks
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots or green onions (white portion only)
• 2 teaspoons blanched, chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup rich chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup or so fragrant Walnut oil*
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs such as dill, tarragon, parsley, chives or a combination