In a recent post, Bowdoin Gourmet reader Julie suggested that I try one of her personal favorite salads. I’m really glad that she made the suggestion and that I gave it a try, because this salad is awesome.
Julie’s original suggestion called for greens, sliced grilled chicken, sliced apples, shredded cheese, sunflower seeds, craisins, balsamic vinegar, and a pesto topping. I mostly followed Julie’s suggestions in making this salad, but I substituted raisins for craisins (no craisins in Moulton), omitted the sunflower seeds (I have a strong aversion), and left out the balsamic vinegar (I wanted to try the salad first without this very strong flavor). The net result:
What a brilliant mix of ingredients! I honestly didn’t have high expectations for this eclectic combination, but it really does make for a great salad. The pesto topping in particular was delicious and I especially liked it with the red apples. When I make this at home in the future (and I will), I think I’ll trade the red delicious apples you see in the picture for my personal favorite variety – the pink lady. The pink ladies are sweeter, crisper, and have the added bonus of not browning after being cut. Their almost magic. Like this salad.
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