Take advantage of fall and apple picking time with this healthy, delicious salad of Granny Smith apples, celery and cheese lightly coated in a wonderful vinaigrette, then garnished with almonds and celery leaves.
Vinaigrette:
2 T. apple cider vinegar
1 t. honey
2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
1 T. almond oil
sea salt, to taste
Salad:
2 Granny Smith apples
¼ c. matchstick-size strips celery, reserve leaves for garnish
2 T. fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 oz. Manchego cheese
2 T. coarsely chopped almonds
Vinaigrette:
In a medium bowl, whisk vinegar and honey to blend; while whisking, slowly add oils in a thin stream to blend completely. Season to taste with salt.
Salad:
Wash apples and celery; rinse parsley leaves and dry.
Using a mandolin or vegetable slicer, cut apples into thin slices, avoiding and discarding the cores.
In a large bowl, toss apples, celery, and parsley with enough vinaigrette to lightly coat; season to taste with salt.
Mound salad onto center of 4 plates. Using a vegetable peeler, shave cheese into thin strips; sprinkle strips over salads; garnish with almonds and celery leaves; serve.
** To make ahead: The vinaigrette can be made a day in advance, covered and stored at room temperature. Whisk the vinaigrette before using.
4 servings.
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