Shredded Apple and Carrot Green Salad

I love cooking, but I don't usually want to be doing it all day.  Some of my favorite recipes are the simple ones, where you add a few unexpected ingredients to a classic dish.  In this case, I added shredded apple and diced cashews to a simple green salad, and tossed it with a pepper vinaigrette.   The apple adds a sweet flavor to the salad.  Simple is always good!

Shredded Apple and Carrot Green Salad

1 large carrot
1 small apple or 1/2 of a larger size one
4 cups or chopped romaine lettuce
1/3 cup chopped cashews
1 stick celery (optional)
1 avocado (optional)

Prepare lettuce, celery, chopped cashews, avocado and set aside.  Grate apple and carrot.  Arrange all ingredients in a bowl, starting with the lettuce, then the grated carrot and apple then the celery, avo, and cashews.  Serve with your favorite dressing or this spicy alternative:


Pepper Vinaigrette

2 TBS seasoned rice vinegar
2 TBS olive oil
dash of honey
1/2 clove of fresh crushed garlic
pepper to taste, add more for a spicier flavor

Mix all ingredients thoroughly before tossing with salad.