Ribbons of Greens and Green Apple Salad Recipe

Name: Ribbons of Greens and Green Apple Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 red onion, cut into thin rings; 1 head endive (use pale green inner leaves of endive only); 1 head escarole (use pale green inner leaves only); 1 head red-leaf lettuce; 1 apple, quartered, cored, not peeled, and then sliced (granny smith, fuji, pink lady or braeburn); ⅓ cup almonds, coarse crushed (whole, salted); salt & freshly ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon dried basil; 2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 -2 tablespoon red wine or 1 -2 tablespoon cider vinegar

Servings: persons

1
Place onion in a bowl; add ice water to cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2
Wash and thoroughly dry the greens.
3
Stack 4 leaves, roll them up into a tight cylinder and thin-slice crossways.
4
Repeat with the remaining leaves.
5
You'll have fine ribbons of salad.
6
Put them in a large salad bowl and add the apple slices and almonds.
7
Just before serving, drain the onion and pat dry.
8
Sprinkle the greens with salt and pepper, the basil and the drained onion.
9
At the table, toss the salad with enough oil to barely coat the greens, about 2 tablespoons.
10
Toss with vinegar to taste, starting with one tablespoon.
11
Taste for balance, making sure the vinegar is assertive but not harsh.

569

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 red onion, cut into thin rings, 1 head endive (use pale green inner leaves of endive only), 1 head escarole (use pale green inner leaves only), 1 head red-leaf lettuce, and more.

Yes, Ribbons of Greens and Green Apple Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ribbons of Greens and Green Apple Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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