Recipe: Apple and Celery Salad

APPLE AND CELERY SALAD

"Wonderfully tart, crunchy and refreshing. A nice light touch with such a filling meal."

2 Granny Smith apples, cored, and thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced on the diagonal
6 radishes, thinly sliced
1/4 head red cabbage, shredded
3 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 fresh cayenne pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
juice of 2 lemons
1/4 cup olive oil
1 bunch mint, stemmed, and roughly chopped
salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

Place everything in a large bowl and toss gently to combine. Serve at once.

Servings: 6
Source: Fall Harvests by Martha Phelps Stamps