Apple Salad with Toasted Mustard Seeds and Herbs

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

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. 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. 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