Wednesday, May 25, 2005

Apple & Walnut Salad

Half a Cos or Webb Lettuce
3 eating apples
juice of 1 medium
lemon
6 sticks of celery, chopped
75g (3 oz) walnut pieces,
chopped
150g (5 oz) mayonnaise
75 ml (5 tbsp) fresh double cream or soured
cream
15 ml (1 tbsp) white wine or cider vinegar

1. Wash lettuce leaves and shake dry. Tear into bite size pieces and place at base of serving dish.
2. Core 2 apples and chop. Dip in lemon juice. Add apples to celery and walnuts and mix well.
3. Combine mayonnaise, cream and vinegar. Pour over apple/celery/nut mixture and stir until it is thickly coated. Arrange on lettuce.
4. Cut third apple into slices, dip in lemon juice to prevent browning. Arrange on top of salad.

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