Best Health Magazine Canada

Crunchy Salad with Apples

Servings	Prep Time
4servings	15minutes

Cook Time

2-3minutes

Servings	Prep Time
4servings	15minutes

Cook Time

2-3minutes

Ingredients

2tbsp sunflower seeds
1small head romaine lettuce(or other crisp lettuce)
2medium tart apples(about 300 g/10 oz)
1tbsp lemon juice
1small black radish or young turnip(about 100 g/4 oz; substitute daikon radish if black radish is unavailable)
alfalfa sprouts or trimmed watercressfor garnish

Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing

Instructions

Dry-roast sunflower seeds in a heavy pan over medium heat until light brown. Stir constantly, taking care seeds do not burn. Transfer to a plate and leave to cool.
Reserve a few whole lettuce leaves and tear or cut the rest into strips. Cut apples into small pieces and place in a bowl with lemon juice to prevent discolouration. Peel radish and grate finely.
To make dressing, whisk sour cream, vinegar, oil and sugar in a large bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add torn lettuce and apples. Stir gently to combine.
Place whole lettuce leaves on serving plate. Top with apple salad. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds, radish and sprouts.

Recipe Notes

Per serving: 293 calories, 4 g protein, 25 g total fat, 10 g saturated fat, 41 mg cholesterol, 13 g carbohydrate, 5 g fibre