Basil, Mint, and Apple Salad

A sweet and bright salad that welcomes spring while still holding onto those last winter apples

Fresh mint and basil blend to make a flavorful dressing, and the apple’s sweet crispness balances out the flavors.

Basil, Mint, and Apple Salad

Makes 1 side salad

INGREDIENTS

• 1 – 2 Lettuce Heads, depending on size and desired amount of salad.  Sub baby leaf lettuce mix, arugula, spinach, or other greens.
• Small handful of fresh mint and basil sprigs.
• 1/2 – 1 sweet, crisp apple (like cosmic crisps).
• 1 large or 2 small salad turnips.
• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons Vinegar of choice or Lemon Juice 
• 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt, to taste.
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pull leaves off of lettuce heads and rinse.  Pat dry or use salad spinner.
2. Rough chop lettuce leaves until “salad” sized.  Place in salad bowl.
3. If using baby leaf lettuce or other baby greens, skip above steps.
4. Finely chop mint and basil, including tender stems.  Place chopped herbs in a small jar or container.
5. Add olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, salt, and mustard to jar/container with herbs.
6. Shake with a lid on or stir until emulsified.
7. Slice apples thinly and add to lettuce.
8. Thinly slice salad turnips, and add to lettuce.  If using a large turnip, halve or quarter before slicing.
9. Dress salad before serving and toss.
10. Enjoy!

NOTES:

Feel free to add anything else in that you’d like!  This recipe is meant as a guide — substitute as needed!

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