Description
Brighten your winter days with this vibrant Winter Salad featuring a mix of fresh greens, crisp apples, and crunchy nuts, all elegantly drizzled with a zesty homemade vinaigrette. This delightful dish is perfect for holiday feasts or as a light lunch, offering a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that warms the heart. Nutrient-rich and easy to prepare, it promises to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
- Mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
- Fresh Granny Smith apples
- Walnuts or pecans
- Dried cranberries
- Feta cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- Honey
- Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Wash mixed greens thoroughly and pat dry.
- Core and slice apples into thin wedges just before serving.
- Toast walnuts or pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, apple slices, toasted nuts, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving.
- Serve immediately or transfer to plates for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg