Apple Salad with Toasted Mustard Seeds and Herbs

Name: Apple Salad with Toasted Mustard Seeds and Herbs
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup yellow and/or brown mustard seeds; 2 tablespoons honey; ¾ cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 large apples; ¼ cup parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh chives; 2 tablespoons olive oil; to taste black pepper

A fresh and vibrant salad featuring thinly sliced apples tossed with toasted mustard seeds, fresh herbs, and a honey-vinegar dressing. The combination of sweet apples, aromatic herbs, and the pop of mustard seeds creates a delightful texture and flavor contrast.

4 servings

12 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•½ cup yellow and/or brown mustard seeds
•2 tablespoons honey
•¾ cup apple cider vinegar
•1 tablespoon kosher salt
•2 large apples
•¼ cup parsley leaves
•2 tablespoons fresh chives
•2 tablespoons olive oil
•to taste black pepper

Cooking Instructions

1.
Toast mustard seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat until they begin to pop, about 2 minutes. Add honey, 3/4 cup vinegar, and 1 Tbsp. salt. Bring to a simmer, swirling pan occasionally, and cook until liquid is almost completely evaporated, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
7 min
2.
Toss apples in a small bowl with parsley, chives, oil, 2 Tbsp. seasoned mustard seeds, and remaining 2 Tbsp. vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Serve apple salad with extra mustard seeds alongside.
5 min