1cupred seedless grapessliced in half (or 1/4 cup of raisins)
1cupcelerythinly sliced
1cupchoppedslightly toasted walnuts
1 headButter Head Lettuce
For Sugared Almonds
1cupsliced almonds
½cupgranulated sugar
pinchsalt
pinchcayenne pepper
Instructions
Prepare almonds
Cook and stir almonds, sugar, pinch of salt, and pinch of cayenne in a saute pan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and almonds turn golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer almonds to parchment paper-lined 1/2 sheet pan to cool completely.
Prepare Salad
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or yogurt), lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Fold apple, celery, grapes, and walnuts with dressing, tossing well.
Divide lettuce leaves on 6 plates. Divide mixture evenly over lettuce leaves. Garnish with toasted, sugared almonds, if desired.
Notes
For more information: https://food52.com/blog/13272-the-story-behind-the-most-popular-salad-in-new-york