To prepare a delicious and flavorful salad, start by mixing in a generous bowl the mustard with a pinch of salt, a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, and freshly ground pepper. Use a fork to blend the mixture, gradually adding the olive oil. This emulsion will become the base for your salad dressing, providing an intense and well-balanced flavor. Once you achieve a creamy texture, set the dressing aside to let the flavors meld.
In a large salad bowl, add the finely chopped cabbage and raisins. The cabbage, with its crunchy texture, will perfectly combine with the sweetness of the raisins. Drizzle the mixture with the remaining balsamic vinegar, mixing well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated. This combination will provide a contrast of flavor and texture that will enrich the salad.
Next, take a fresh, washed, and dried apple, and cut it into quarters, keeping the skin for added color and nutrients. Carefully remove the core and slice the quarters into very thin pieces. It is essential to immediately drizzle the slices with lemon juice to prevent oxidation, which could alter their color and texture. Save a few slices for the final decoration of the salad.
When you are ready to serve, add the cubed cheese or feta, half of the toasted sesame seeds, and the apple slices to the salad bowl. Gently mix to avoid crushing the ingredients, ensuring that the dressing has evenly coated each element. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper to your liking.
For an attractive appearance, decorate the salad with a few apple slices drizzled with lemon juice and sprinkle the remaining toasted sesame seeds on top. This step will not only enhance the appearance but also add a crunch. Serve the salad immediately, enjoying every bite, which will be an explosion of flavors and textures. This salad is not only healthy but also extremely tasty, perfect for any meal.
In a large salad bowl, add the finely chopped cabbage and raisins. The cabbage, with its crunchy texture, will perfectly combine with the sweetness of the raisins. Drizzle the mixture with the remaining balsamic vinegar, mixing well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated. This combination will provide a contrast of flavor and texture that will enrich the salad.
Next, take a fresh, washed, and dried apple, and cut it into quarters, keeping the skin for added color and nutrients. Carefully remove the core and slice the quarters into very thin pieces. It is essential to immediately drizzle the slices with lemon juice to prevent oxidation, which could alter their color and texture. Save a few slices for the final decoration of the salad.
When you are ready to serve, add the cubed cheese or feta, half of the toasted sesame seeds, and the apple slices to the salad bowl. Gently mix to avoid crushing the ingredients, ensuring that the dressing has evenly coated each element. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper to your liking.
For an attractive appearance, decorate the salad with a few apple slices drizzled with lemon juice and sprinkle the remaining toasted sesame seeds on top. This step will not only enhance the appearance but also add a crunch. Serve the salad immediately, enjoying every bite, which will be an explosion of flavors and textures. This salad is not only healthy but also extremely tasty, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
-1 tablespoon French mustard with seeds -2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar -4 tablespoons olive oil -salt -pepper, freshly ground, to taste -400 g white cabbage, finely chopped -75 g raisins -1 apple, slightly sour -juice from ½ lemon -100 g cheese / cheese, diced (like Swiss) -50 g sesame, lightly toasted in a pan, without oil -salt -pepper, freshly ground, to taste