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Apple, Parmesan, and Mixed Green Salad

This apple, Parmesan, and mixed green salad brings together a few simple ingredients to a sophisticated effect. Effortless and elegant, what could be better? Oh yeah, it's healthy, too.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 226 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the dressing
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the salad
  • 5 cups mixed greens
  • 1 Braeburn or Gala apple* thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup walnuts lightly toasted
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese curls (made by drawing a vegetable peeler across the surface of a chunk of cheese)

Instructions

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  1. Combine the mustard, water, honey, vinegar, and olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, apple slices, and walnuts. Toss with the dressing. Add the Parmesan curls and gently toss to combine.
  3. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The best apples for salad are the kind that you love to eat right out of hand, but with the added benefit of not browning quickly and being able to hold its shape for a little bit. You want something with a combination of sweet and tart, crunchy and juicy. So, what does that leave you with? Braeburn and Gala, like Knox suggests, but you’ll find Ambrosia, Cortland, and Honeycrisp are also terrific choices.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 257mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 257mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.