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For this French-style composed salad, sliced ham and sauteed apple are presented with Gruyere, balsamic onions, rustic bread, and Boston lettuce dressed in tangy Dijon vinaigrette.

• 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
• 1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted and finely chopped
• 8 cipollini onions (about 4 ounces), peeled and halved if desired
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium apple (preferably Golden Delicious), cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• 8 slices French cooked ham or boiled ham
• 1 head Bibb or Boston lettuce, leaves separated
• 3 ounces Gruyere cheese, thinly sliced
• 8 slices rustic bread, for serving

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