Sesame Apple Salad

This fresh, light-tasting salad has a mildly nutty flavor with a hint of mint that complements the super sweetness of the Fuji apple. Top with grilled chicken for a complete meal.

For the salad, you would need:

2 Washington Fuji apples                                                                  

2 medium carrots    

1bunch small radishes                                                                      

1/2 cup golden raisins

1/2 chopped fresh parsley                                                              

1/2 cup chopped fresh mint

Dressing:

1/4 cup                      cider vinegar                                                     50 mL

2 tbsp                        honey                                                                 30 mL

1 tsp                          Dijon mustard                                                   5 mL

                                  Salt and pepper to taste

3/4 cup                      extra virgin olive oil                                         175 mL

2 tbsp                        sesame seeds, toasted                                       30 mL

Method:

• Quarter apples; remove core and thinly slice. Set aside in large bowl

• Peel carrots and cut into matchstick pieces. Add to apples.

• Slice radishes and cut into thin strips. Add to apples. 
• Gently toss with raisins, parsley and mint.

• In small bowl, whisk together, vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil.

• Just before serving, toss salad with dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Enjoy your nutty, juicy salad

Happy eating :)