Cherry Salad with Mac and Cheese Croquettes Recipe | Wisconsin Cheese

Ingredients

• 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 8 ounces Carr Valley 1 Year Aged Cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
• 6 ounces Carr Valley Aged Swiss cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• Cooking spray
• 1 cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 ounces fresh baby arugula or baby spinach (about 4 cups)
• 2 ounces Carr Valley Aged Swiss cheese, shaved (1/2 cup)