Shaved Fall Apple Salad
The Marcona almonds used in this salad are Spanish almonds, which come roasted and lightly salted. They add a wonderful rich nutty flavor to this fresh, clean, crisp-tasting apple salad. Marcona almonds are available at specialty markets, but you could substitute regular roasted almonds if you like.
Ingredients
Vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon almond oil
Sea salt
Salad:
2 Granny Smith apples
1/4 cup matchstick-size strips celery, plus leaves for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 ounce Manchego cheese
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped Marcona almonds.
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Directions
PREP TIME
20
MINS
COOKING TIME
0
MINS
Serves
Serves
4
Make-Ahead:
The vinaigrette can be made up to 1 day ahead, covered and stored at room temperature. Rewhisk the vinaigrette before using.
To make the vinaigrette:
1
1In a medium bowl, whisk the vinegar and honey to blend. While whisking, slowly add the oils in a thin stream to blend completely. Season the vinaigrette to taste with salt.
To prepare the salad:
2
2Using a mandolin or vegetable slicer, cut the apples into 1/16-inch-thin slices, avoiding and discarding the cores.
3
3In a large bowl, toss the apples, celery, and parsley with enough vinaigrette to lightly coat. Season to taste with salt.
4
4Mound the salad onto the center of 4 plates. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the cheese into thin strips and sprinkle them over the salads. Garnish with the almonds and celery leaves, and serve.
5
5Marcona almonds are Spanish almonds, which come roasted and lightly salted. They are available from specialty shops, but you could substitute regular roasted almonds if you like.
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