Description
Delight in the vibrant fusion of flavors with this Apple Walnut Feta Salad featuring sweet apples, tangy feta, and crunchy walnuts, all beautifully harmonized with dried cranberries. Perfect for festive gatherings or a refreshing lunch, this salad not only pleases the palate but also brightens up your table with its colorful presentation. Quick to prepare and full of texture, it’s bound to become a household favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crisp apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), chopped
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach and arugula)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped apples, dried cranberries, mixed greens, and toasted walnuts.
- Gently sprinkle crumbled feta over the salad.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss until all ingredients are coated.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg