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This easy, shaved apple salad takes the tartness of green apples and makes them into a delicious, savory slaw that you’ll want to put on everything. This is a perfect recipe for the summer and spring BBQ season!
Why you’ll love this apple salad:
- Savory: The tartness and savoriness really complement one another in this apple salad
- Easy: Make this apple salad in only 10-minutes
- Versatile: Eat this apple salad on its own, add it to burgers, or sandwiches
Ingredient Notes:
Apples: For this apple salad I used Granny Smith green apples that are tart and delicious. Granny Smith apples work great in a slaw or salad because they are firm and hold their shape longer than some other apples.
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Capers: Capers are reminiscent of the lemony tang and brininess of green olives, but with a floral tartness. They are great when added to salads.
How to make apple salad:
- To a small frying pan add 1 tbsp olive oil and turn to medium heat. Once the pan is hot, fry the capers for a few minutes until starting to crisp. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Mix together all of the dressing ingredients and set aside.
- Add sliced apple, fresh dill, and fried capers to a medium bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and gently toss the salad. Enjoy!
Expert Tips & FAQ:
What is apple salad made of? For this apple salad, I used a tart green apple and combined it with a savory mustard dressing, capers, and dill. Apple salads can be made in a variety of ways, both sweet and savory.
Which apples are best for salad? You want a nice crunchy and firm apple for salads so it doesn’t go mushy. Think apples like Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp.
How should apples be cut for salad? If you want to make a slaw, cut them in matchsticks, but you can also dice them or thinly slice them in salads too.
Will apples turn brown in salads? Yes but you can prevent this by not prepping the salad too far in advance, or tossing the apples with lemon juice first.
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Ingredients
For the dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp grainy mustard
- juice from one lemon
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
Start Cooking- To a small frying pan add 1 tbsp olive oil and turn to medium heat. Once the pan is hot, fry the capers for a few minutes until starting to crisp. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Mix together all of the dressing ingredients and set aside.
- Add sliced apple, fresh dill and fried capers to a medium bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and gently toss the salad. Enjoy!
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I had to sub honey for the maple syrup, but this is a keeper! Fresh flavors, easy prep. Thanks for the new addition to my recipe rotation!
you’re so welcome, Leslie! Thank you so much!