Walnuts are found in all temperate zones of the planet. They are rich in nutrients and have a relatively small environmental footprint. Of course, they should be organic if possible.
Ingredients for 2 people
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- 50 g walnut kernels.
- 1 apple (Granny Smith or Pink Lady).
- 100 g lamb’s lettuce or arugula for example
- 50 g cheese (optional: goat, blue or feta).
- 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar.
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional).
- A pinch of salt and pepper.
Prepare the ingredients
Wash and spin-dry the lettuce.
Thinly slice or dice the apple.
Crumble the cheese if necessary.
Toast the nuts
In a fat-free frying pan, toast the walnut kernels for 2-3 minutes to bring out their flavor.
Prepare the vinaigrette
Mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a bowl.
Assemble the salad
Arrange the salad on a platter and add the apples, toasted walnuts and cheese.
Pour in the vinaigrette and toss gently.