Apple Salad with Toasted Mustard Seeds and Herbs

Name: Apple Salad with Toasted Mustard Seeds and Herbs
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup yellow and/or brown mustard seeds; 1 2 tablespoons honey; 1 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more; 1 2 large apples (such as Pink Lady or Gala), cored, very thinly sliced; 1 1/4 cup parsley leaves with tender stems; 1 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 1 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 Freshly ground black pepper

From the kitchen of Carly

Crisp apple slices meet toasted mustard seeds that pop with tangy heat. Parsley and chives brighten the plate while a quick vinegar reduction coats everything in subtle sweetness. Sharp, clean, and addictive.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11/2 cup yellow and/or brown mustard seeds
12 tablespoons honey
13/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
11 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more
12 large apples (such as Pink Lady or Gala), cored, very thinly sliced
11/4 cup parsley leaves with tender stems
12 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
12 tablespoons olive oil
1Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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.
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.