Apple Walnut Salad

Description: A refreshing apple and nut salad, with the addition of fresh mint! I use a mixture of crisp apples including galas and pink ladies--- I don't peel them, but you may peel your apples if you wish. Please feel free to adjust the amount of honey to suit your taste. Note: Best made with a fresh light tasting mint such as spearmint or lemon-mint; cook time is chill time.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups apples, coarsely diced
• 1 cup english walnut halves, toasted
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest (optional)
• 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup mint leaf, loosely packed and torn
• 1 tablespoon honey, to taste

Steps:

1. Mix together apples, lemon juice (and zest if using), mint leaves and walnuts.
2. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise and honey, then pour over apple mixture and toss.
3. Refrigerate for 1 hour, then remove. Serve cold or at room temperature. Garnish with mint sprigs.