Green salad with apples is lettuce leaves dressed with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, stacked in five layers with slices of red and green apple, and topped with grated Parmesan and chopped walnuts. It takes 20 minutes and serves 2.
A refreshing, nutritious salad with a sweet and crunchy touch, for the whole family.
How to Make a Green Salad with Fruit?
Combine fresh, natural ingredients in an attractive presentation. The tart green apple and sweet red apple give contrast to the lettuce and cheese.
Nutritional Information
Each serving of green salad with apples contains approximately 420 kcal, 6 g of protein, 32 g of fat, 31 g of carbohydrates, 6 g of fiber, 19 g of sugars, and 150 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.
Green Salad with Apples Recipe
Preparation: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 10 lettuce leaves
- 50 ml (3½ tablespoons) of olive oil
- 4 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts
- 2 lemons
- 1 green apple
- 1 red apple
- Fine salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the lettuce leaves under cold running water, removing any debris, and shake off the excess water. Set aside on a plate. Wash the apples well, cut them into rounds, and remove the core and seeds. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper and pour over the lettuce, coating it gently. On a salad plate, stack a slice of red apple, a lettuce leaf, and a slice of green apple.
- Continue until you have 5 layers, then top the last slice with the grated Parmesan and chopped walnuts. Serve right away as a starter or side.
Additional Tips
Dry leaves
Dry the lettuce well with a towel or salad spinner so the dressing clings and is not diluted.
Mixed version
Instead of stacking, chop the apples and lettuce and toss them in one bowl.
Stop browning
Brush the apple slices with lemon juice as soon as they are cut.
Add protein
Grilled chicken, hard boiled egg, or seared tofu make it a main dish.
| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettuce | Romaine or baby spinach | 10 leaves | Different texture |
| Walnuts | Pecans | 2 tbsp | Sweeter |
| Parmesan | Blue cheese | 4 tbsp | Stronger |
| Two apples | One variety | 2 | More uniform flavor |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Which apple works best?
Combining tart green apple and sweet red apple gives contrast; for a more uniform flavor, use just one variety.
2. How do I keep the apples from browning?
Sprinkle them with lemon juice right after cutting; the citric acid slows oxidation.
3. Can I use other lettuces?
Yes, escarole, romaine, or baby spinach add different textures and flavors.
4. What protein can I add?
Grilled chicken, hard boiled egg, or seared tofu for a vegetarian option with more protein.
Benefits of This Salad
It provides vitamins A and C, good for skin, eyes, and immunity, and minerals such as potassium and calcium from the apples, walnuts, and cheese.
Did You Know?
Lettuce has been cultivated for at least 4,500 years; it already appears in ancient Egyptian tomb paintings, and its origin is placed in the Mediterranean basin.
How to adapt this recipe to a vegan or vegetarian version?
How to adapt this recipe to a gluten-free version?
How to adapt this recipe to a keto (ketogenic) version?
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