Apple salad with cranberries and pine nuts

4 servings

15 minutes

Apple salad with cranberry and pine nuts is a true hymn to freshness and sophistication, inspired by Italian culinary traditions. The sweet-sour notes of apples and cranberries harmoniously blend with the savory creaminess of gorgonzola, while crunchy pine nuts add textural delight. The honey-mustard dressing reveals depth of flavor, highlighting the balance of sweetness and mild spiciness. This salad is perfect as a light appetizer or an elegant complement to main dishes. It embodies the art of simple yet exquisite gastronomy, where every detail matters. Suitable for a romantic dinner or festive table, it impresses guests with its refinement and originality.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 167.3
• Proteins: 3.9g
• Fats: 10.1g
• Carbohydrates: 14.8g

Ingredients

• Apple: 2 pc
• Cranberry: 50 g
• Spinach: 75 g
• Pine nuts: 10 g
• Gorgonzola cheese: 40 g
• Dijon mustard: 1 tbsp
• Honey: 1 tbsp
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Black peppercorns: 0.3 tsp
• Salt: 0.3 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Grind the pepper into powder.

   Required ingredients:

   • Black peppercorns: 0.3 teaspoon

2. For the dressing, mix mustard, honey, olive oil, pepper, and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dijon mustard: 1 tablespoon
   • Honey: 1 tablespoon
   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Black peppercorns: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Salt: 0.3 teaspoon

3. Slice the apple thinly, thaw the cranberry (if frozen), and cut the cheese into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 2 pieces
   • Cranberry: 50 g
   • Gorgonzola cheese: 40 g

4. Lay out spinach leaves, apple pieces, cranberries, gorgonzola, and pine nuts. Drizzle with honey sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spinach: 75 g
   • Apple: 2 pieces
   • Cranberry: 50 g
   • Gorgonzola cheese: 40 g
   • Pine nuts: 10 g
   • Honey: 1 tablespoon