Simple Apple Salad Recipe Easy Apple Salad

About the Recipe

This Apple Salad is also called apple matchstick salad and what I love about this salad is it is so easy, with no mess, no dressing, and no yogurt or mayonnaise. To make the salad: Apple salad is my go-to side/salad dish, especially on weeknights when I am in a rush. And since apples are available throughout the year, you can prepare this salad in all seasons. I am going to make this salad either for Thanksgiving or Christmas - firstly, because of its simplicity, secondly, its a total crowd favorite; and the most important reason is that kids can eat this salad on their own, allowing the adults to have a good time at the dinner table. My little one enjoyed it like french fries. These are some tricks even you can use if you have a picky eater at home.

Love apples? Check out some of my favorite apple recipes to try this fall and winter

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Ingredients

4 Apples (firm & crisp)Juice of ½ lemon4 oz Mozzarella cheese1 tablespoon Chopped Spring onions, Scallions, Green Onions (or use chives)1 tablespoon Olive oilPinch of salt, to taste

How to make the best apple salad?

How to cut apples into matchsticks or fries?

Wash the apples, and cut them into slices vertically. Lay down each piece of apple and cut them into long rectangular sticks.

Making of salad

Add the chopped apple sticks to a bowl and toss them with lemon juice. Cut the block of cheese into matchsticks or fries. Add cheese sticks to the apple along with finely chopped scallions (spring onions or green onions or use chives), oil, and salt, and toss until combined. Serve immediately.

Substitutes

Apples are the main ingredients here, but you can substitute them with pear or add both to the recipe. Mozzarella cheese can be substituted with manchego, cheddar, and Monterey jack. Spring onions can be substituted with chives or fresh parsley, or basil (each herb will give its unique flavor) Olive oil can be substituted with Coconut oil.

Variations to apple salad

You can add toasted nuts, seeds, and dried fruits if desired. Cranberries, walnuts, and pecans can be added to give it a festive feel. To make this salad more colorful and healthy, you can also cut carrots, cucumber, broccoli, beets, and pears into matchsticks and add them to the recipe making it a rainbow salad. If you want to add greens, just toss some spinach, arugula, or rockets to this apple salad.