Refreshing Apple and Onion Salad

Ingredients

• Apple1 medium
• Purple Onion1 medium
• Salt1 teaspoon
• Water2 cups
• Sesame oil1 tablespoon
• Flaxseed sesame salt2 tablespoons
• Cilantro1/4 cup, chopped

Method

1. 1

   Wash and core one medium apple. Slice it into thin rounds, then cut the rounds into julienne strips. Set aside.

2. 2

   Peel and halve one medium purple onion. Slice it into fine julienne strips.

3. 3

   Place the sliced onion in a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and pour in about 2 cups of water (or enough to fully submerge the onion strips). Soak for 10 minutes to reduce its pungency.

4. 4

   After 10 minutes, drain the water from the onions and gently squeeze out any excess liquid.

5. 5

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained onion strips and the julienned apple strips.

6. 6

   Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 2 tablespoons of flaxseed sesame salt (or to taste), and 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro.

7. 7

   Using your hands, gently toss all the ingredients together until they are evenly coated and well mixed.

8. 8

   Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.

Prep 15 min