Description
This vibrant winter salad combines the sweet-tart crunch of fresh apples and pears with creamy feta and toasted walnuts, all drizzled with a zesty balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect as a holiday side dish or light main course, this recipe is easy to prepare and visually stunning, making it a delightful addition to any winter gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach and arugula)
- 1 cup diced Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples
- 1 cup sliced ripe pears
- ½ cup toasted walnuts (about 2 oz)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 oz)
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Wash the mixed greens thoroughly and pat dry.
- Dice the apples and slice the pears into thin wedges.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced apples, and pear slices. Toss gently.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted walnuts over the salad.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette just before serving, tossing gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg