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Apple Almond Salad π This is one of my go toβs! So easy, flavorful and delicious.
If you loved this recipe, check out my Fennel & Arugula Salad!
Why You’ll Love Apple Almond Salad
This salad is very fresh and delicious. Perfect as a side dish, or even as a main. I like to make this when I am craving a light and easy meal. It’s very easy to make, and the flavors are unreal!
How To Prepare Apple Almond Salad
π First, slice your apples VERY thin and soak in salted ice water.
π― Secondly, mix together the grated cheddar, honey, vinegar, lemon, 1/3 cup olive oil, salt, pepper, dijon and mayo.
π₯ Then, fry the almonds in the 2 tbsp olive oil until nicely golden.
πΏ Add the arugula in a mixing bowl with the apples and the dressing. Then, massage it in. You might have some dressing leftover.
π§ Lastly, top it with the almonds, shaved cheddar and cracked pepper.
Substitutions and Variations
- You can use any apples of your choice instead of granny smith apples.
- You can use your favorite greens instead of arugula.
- You can use any nuts of choice instead of almonds.
Chef Nadia’s Tip
Soaking your apples in salted ice water (1/2 tsp per cup) for 5-10 minutes makes them not to turn brown.
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Common Questions
Yes of course! You can use any apples of your choice instead of granny smith.
Yes absolutely! You can use ANY greens of your choice.
For this recipe, I used Tillamook Extra Sharp Aged White Cheddar.
Apple Almond Salad
Ingredients
- 2 apples, granny smith, I like them tart
- 5 oz arugula, 1 container
- 1/4 cup aged white cheddar, freshly grated, and more shaved for topping the salad
- 3/4 cup almonds, sliced
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp mayo
- 1/3 cup olive oil, plus 2 tbsp
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Directions
- First, slice your apples VERY thin and soak in salted ice water.
- Secondly, mix together the grated cheddar, honey, vinegar, lemon, 1/3 cup olive oil, salt, pepper, dijon and mayo.
- Then, fry the almonds in the 2 tbsp olive oil until nicely golden.
- Add the arugula in a mixing bowl with the apples and the dressing. Then, massage it in. You might have some dressing leftover.
- Lastly, top it with the almonds, shaved cheddar and cracked pepper.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
