Apple Salads

Ingredients (18)

• all-purpose flour2 tbsp
• sugar1 tbsp
• whole milk1 cup
• golden delicious apples2
• red delicious apples2
• celery0.5 cup
• seedless red grapes0.5 cup
• walnuts0.5 cup
• olive oil0.25 cup
• lemon juice2 tbsp
• flat-leaf italian parsley1 tbsp
• dijon mustard1 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• sugar0.5 tsp
• bag shredded carrots1
• dried cranberries0.5 cup
• red onion1
• slivered almonds0.5 cup

Method

1. 1

   In a small heavy saucepan, combine the flour and sugar. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.

2. 2

   Transfer to a small bowl. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Cover surface of salad dressing with waxed paper; refrigerate until cooled.

3. 3

   Just before serving, combine the apples and celery in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing; gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with grapes and walnuts. Yield: 8 servings.

4. 4

   Combine olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, mustard, salt and sugar in small bowl.

5. 5

   Combine carrots, cranberries, onion and almonds in large bowl. Add dressing. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.