Apple Salad with Parmesan Crisps
A beautiful light salad combining apple slices with Parmesan crisps and a delicious honey and mustard dressing.
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 268kcal
Ingredients
For the Parmesan Crisps
- 4 ounces grated Parmesan
For the Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ small shallot finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 ounces Parmesan grated
For the Salad
- 2 medium red leaf lettuce
- 1 large apple thinly sliced
- salt Sea salt such as Maldon
- Pepper
Instructions
To Make the Parmesan Crisps
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- On a baking sheet using either a silicone mat or parchment coated with nonstick spray, divide 4 oz. grated Parmesan into 8 mounds.
- Press with your fingers to flatten. Bake until the cheese is golden and melted, 6–10 minutes.
- Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack and let cool; break crisps into coarse pieces.
To Make the Salad Dressing
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, add the chopped shallots and saute for 3-4 minutes; add the garlic and saute for another minute.
- Remove from heat and add honey; mix well. Add the remaining dressing ingredients, whisk together and allow to cool down.
- Add Parmesan and mix well.
Assemble the Salad
- Plate salad greens; add apple slices and Parmesan crisps and drizzle with dressing.
- Season with sea salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 0.4mg