Well here we are, today I am bringing you a fabulous little salad that takes no time at all to make and packs a great flavour punch. I tend to think that salads that incorporate fruit into them are all the much better than a plain old salad. Take this one for instance, the addition of the green apple gives the perfect blend of sweet and tart too what would be a very ordinary carrot salad.
You could change this up so much with the addition of a whole variety of things, I imagine some really finely chopped red cabbage would be great in this, or maybe the addition of really thin matchsticks of celery would lends it earthy and grassy tones to it, just make sure you use nearly even amounts of each vegetable. Another great addition would be a fresh herb, I think parsley would be fantastic in this or if you have the addition of celery, why don't you make the most the perfect celery leaves, I believe they are severely underused in cooking.
Too make everyone's life easier I think you should all go out and buy a mandolin, I cannot stress enough how much easier it makes my life on a weekly basis. Say for instance you have a potato bake, who here hates trying to chop potatoes evenly so that they all cook at the same time, I know I do! or maybe you would like to make grilled eggplant, there is nothing easier than getting out you mandolin and using it too have perfect slices every time.
So here it is, the recipe. I believe this would probably serve 2 as a light lunch with some great sourdough bread, or 4 as side to a main meal.
For the Salad
- 2 Green Apples
- 2 Medium Carrot
Optional
- 1/8th Red Cabbage
- 1 Rib of Celery
- A handful Celery leaves or Parsley
For the Dressing
- 2 Heaped Teaspoons Mustard Pommery or any other whole grain mustard
- 2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar
- 4 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
1. Mandolin all the vegetables that you're using ( ForCelery, cut the rib into thin matchsticks) and place into a bowl
2. Place all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until combined.
3. Scatter dressing over the vegetables and fruits, toss to combine.
4. Add, if desired, roughly chopped Celery leaves or Parsley, and lightly toss.
5. Serve and enjoy the fresh sweet and tart tastes of this wonderful salad.
I hope you love this simple salad as much as I do.
Until next time, Goodbye.
