Impromptu Winter Salad
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Author Notes: I was struggling to pull together my salad, debating almonds versus walnuts, orange or lemon juice, cheddar or blue...Everything seemed to work once I decided to challenge myself to make a salad using only ingredients found in my fridge and pantry - no shopping allowed! Our navel oranges and Meyer lemons are slowly ripening, and I was given a pomegranate from a neighbor who has a tree. The fruit bowl was full of Pink Lady apples from last Friday's Farmers Market, so I was good to go. - Lizthechef
Serves 2, generously
- 1/2 cup Marcona almonds
- 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons walnut oil
- 1 teaspoon organic wildflower honey
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger root
- 1 large, organic Pink Lady apple
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 4 ounces organic arugula
- 3 ounces goat cheese
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- ground black pepper
- Heat a small, dry skillet and gently toast the almonds until they become light brown, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- In a small, deep bowl, whisk together the walnut oil and lemon juice. Whisk in the honey and grated ginger. Set aside.
- Cut and core the apple into quarters. Thinly slice the apple (but do not peel it) and place slices in a shallow bowl. Cover the fruit with the orange juice.
- Add the arugula to a salad bowl. Crumble the goat cheese into the greens. Add the sliced apple, toasted almonds and pomegranate seeds.
- Add the vinaigrette to the salad. Grind black pepper to taste. Toss and serve immediately.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Pomegranates
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Lettuce
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Salad with Apples
Tags: Jennifer Steinhauer, Jenny, Jenny's in the Kitchen, jestei
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over 2 years ago Lizthechef
TiggyBee, this is what the site is all about for me - fun, friendship, inspiration. Thanks X0
over 2 years ago dymnyno
Wow...scrolling down all the recipes, your pic really stands out! Great composition and great color!
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
Thanks, Mare - I have been shooting food for less than a year and label my photography style as "PSP" - "Point, shoot and pray" ;)
over 2 years ago TiggyBee
this is why i heart you lizthechef!! : )
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
Thanks, everyone - such a simple salad. We enjoyed it last night with a cheese souffle and some crusty bread.
over 2 years ago TiggyBee
I just love this!
over 2 years ago Midge
Beautiful photo!
over 2 years ago TheWimpyVegetarian
Perfect! Pink Lady apples are one of my favorite kinds of apples too! And i love the addition of ginger. Oh--and GREAT photo, Liz!
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
belated thanks and ps, your twitter tag isn't working - yet.
over 2 years ago TheWimpyVegetarian
I think it might be now. Try it again and let me know if it works. I had to do something and apparently had to be on my main PC to do it. Just got home from Yosemite a couple hours ago and did it. I wish I understood computers more.....SOOO frustrating at times. Thanks so much for trying!!
over 2 years ago dymnyno
Gorgeous picture! The salad sounds so healthy and refreshing. Perfect!!
over 2 years ago drbabs
Barbara is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Nice salad! I love it when you just throw things together and it comes out good.
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
You are onto my secret in this recipe ;)
over 2 years ago Sagegreen
I love the Pink Lady. Nice choice of everything.
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
The Pink Lady is a new favorite on mine - crisp and sweet. Thanks!
over 2 years ago TasteFood
This is a lovely group of ingredients. Great recipe!
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
Thanks, but your salsa is so lovely with its heat and colors!
over 2 years ago TasteFood
Your photo is great, Liz!
over 2 years ago mrslarkin
Mrs. Larkin is a trusted source on Baking.
this sounds perfect, Liz!
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
Thanks,Liz, it was fun to use just what I had on hand in the kitchen...
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
Thanks, Elizabeth - the walnut oil goes nicely with apples, I think -
over 2 years ago MyCommunalTable
Love the addition of pomegranate. Never have used walnut oil. I bet I would love it. Always delish how you make things.