Crispy, cheesy quesadillas get a pop of flavor from apples and sharp Cheddar cheese.

When life gives you apples, make this quesadilla recipe.

Thin slices of sweet-tart apple rest on a bed of melty cheddar cheese.

Top View of Apple Cheddar Quesadillas Cut into Triangles With Spinach-Avocado Salad on the Side

Photo: Antonis Achilleos

But the secret ingredient here is the schmear of tangy honey mustard spread on the flour tortilla.

Ingredients

5tablespoonshoney mustard, divided

86-in.

fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

14teaspoonkosher salt

15-oz.

Top half of each tortilla with 3 tablespoons cheese and a heaping 1/4 cup sliced apples.

Fold tortillas in half.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium.

Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.

Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining quesadillas.

Whisk lemon juice, salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon mustard in a large bowl.

Gradually whisk in remaining 3 tablespoons oil until dressing is well-combined.

Add spinach, avocados, and pumpkin seeds to bowl with dressing; toss to coat salad.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.