Leafy Salad with Crisp Apple Slices and Parmesan Cheese Curls
Delight in the vibrant flavors of this Leafy Salad with Crisp Apple Slices and Parmesan Cheese Curls—a perfect balance of fresh, tangy, and savory notes. Featuring a medley of mixed leafy greens like arugula, spinach, and baby kale, this wholesome salad is elevated with the natural sweetness of thinly sliced Honeycrisp or Fuji apples and the bold umami of delicate Parmesan curls, shaved fresh from the block. A simple homemade vinaigrette, made with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, ties the ingredients together beautifully, while optional toasted walnuts or pecans add a satisfying crunch. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this elegant salad is an ideal starter or side dish for any occasion, offering a refreshing burst of flavor and texture with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed leafy greens (arugula, spinach, and baby kale)
- 1 large Apple (e.g., Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese block, for shaving curls
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Toasted walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed leafy greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Wash the apple and slice it into thin wedges or rounds. Leave the skin on for extra texture and color if desired. Add the apple slices to the greens.
Using a vegetable peeler, carefully shave the Parmesan cheese block into thin curls. Set them aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and ground black pepper to create the vinaigrette. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Top the salad with Parmesan cheese curls and toasted nuts, if using, for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately as a light, refreshing salad or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.5 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.2 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 2332 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.3 g | ||
| Protein | 52.5 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1632 mg | 126% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1091 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
