Light, refreshing and well-balanced.
Yield
Serves 4
Prep Time
5mins
Cook Time
15mins
Difficulty Level
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Fresh grapes and apples lend a sweetness to this tart salad driven by goat’s cheese, alongside a handful of greens such as watercress sprigs and parsley leaves. The light and well-balanced salad finished with the crunch of walnuts makes great accompaniment to any meal.

Ingredients

  • 500 g red seedless grapes
  • 2 green-skinned apples (400 g)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice
  • ½ cup (50 g) walnuts
  • 120 g goat's cheese, crumbled
  • 3 cups (90 g) loosely packed trimmed watercress sprigs
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
  • ½ lemon (70 g), cut into wedges
01.

Halve grapes. Thinly slice apples into rounds on a mandoline or V-slicer. Place grapes and apple in a large bowl with juice; toss gently to combine. Cover.

02.

Stir nuts in a small frying pan over medium heat until toasted lightly. Cool; chop coarsely.

03.

Place apple and grape mixture on platter; top with cheese, nuts, watercress, parsley and oil. Serve with lemon wedges.

TIP You will need a bunch of watercress that weighs about 350g.

Photo: bauersyndication.com.au

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