Green Apple and Ginger Zing
This green apple and ginger salad is a refreshing and flavorful mix of sweet, tangy, and spicy. The crisp Granny Smith apples provide a satisfying crunch, while the red onion adds a bit of bite. The walnuts provide a nutty flavor and some healthy fats, and the fresh ginger and cilantro add a bright, zingy flavor. The dressing is a simple combination of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper, but it really brings the salad together and enhances the flavors of all the ingredients.
This salad was inspired by a trip I took to Thailand a few years ago. I was wandering around a market in Bangkok when I came across a street vendor selling a similar salad. I was immediately drawn to the vibrant colors and the fresh, spicy flavors. I asked the vendor for the recipe, and he was kind enough to share it with me. I've been making this salad ever since, and it's become one of my favorite go-to recipes for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 large granny smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the apple slices, red onion, walnuts, ginger, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  4. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Why It Works
  • The combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors is incredibly refreshing and appealing.
  • The Granny Smith apples provide a satisfying crunch, while the red onion adds a bit of bite.
  • The walnuts provide a nutty flavor and some healthy fats.
  • The fresh ginger and cilantro add a bright, zingy flavor.
  • The dressing is a simple combination of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper, but it really brings the salad together and enhances the flavors of all the ingredients.