Green Apple Carpaccio

A light, refreshing (green) appetizer is all you need to welcome the first celebratory day of spring. This salad is a good way start St. Patrick’s Day with something a little clean to even out the all those heavy eats you’ll have later. Slightly tart from thinly sliced apple, a bit sweet from honey, and fresh and creamy from olive oil and Parmesan, this dish is festive and delicious.

Ingredients:

-1 Granny Smith apple

-1/4 cup shaved or thinly sliced Parmesan

-Good quality extra virgin olive oil

-Honey

-Fleur de Sel (or sea salt)

-Microgreens (or fresh herbs)

Directions:

Slice apple into quarters, then using a hand-held mandolin, shave it into thin slices. Layer the slices flat on a platter similar to other carpaccio dishes. Evenly top with the Parmesan slices. Drizzle the olive oil and honey to taste. Finish with a heavy sprinkle of salt and microgreens over the top. *Toasted nuts would also work beautifully. 1 to 2 servings