This is a salad with a distinct aroma of winter- sweet, fragrant and also beautiful looking. This is a great companion for meat dishes and also looks good on the table. And even on its own, this salad tastes great with some fresh bread for a light and delicious pre-holiday meal.

1 large sweet/sour apple, cut into thin slices (a red apple looks best)
the seeds of 1 pomegranate
100 g roasted, chopped walnuts
1 package of fresh salad greens

For the sauce
1 tsp honey
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tbsp apple vinegar
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt

Makes 4 portions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Roast the walnuts on a pan for about 8 min, until fragrant. Let cool and then chop.
2. Deseed the apple and slice in very fine slices.
3. Tear the salad and place in a large bowl (the one you will be serving in). Add the apple slices.
4. In a cup or small bowl, mix together the vinegar, salt, honey and chopped onion. Then gradually pour in the olive oil, constantly whisking the sauce with a fork.
5. Pour the sauce over the salad and carefully mix. This must be done only before serving.
6. Finally add the pomegranate and walnuts over the salad.

Recipe: Ārija Avota
Photo: Ieva Andersone