Pear, Apple and Verjus Salad with Toasted Maple Walnuts

A crisp winter salad of pear, apple and verjus with toasted maple walnuts — light, perfumed and quietly festive. The bright counterpoint to rich Christmas mains.

A crisp winter salad of pear, apple and verjus with toasted maple walnuts — light, perfumed and quietly festive. The bright counterpoint to rich Christmas mains.

This Red Apple, Walnut and Sultana Salad is a small, satisfying shift from the usual. It’s crisp, sweet, and gently spiced with a dried lime and clove dressing that lingers in a good way. Easy to prepare with pantry basics, it brings freshness and a little intrigue to the table – even if it’s just you tonight.