Description
Indulge in this vibrant Winter Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette, a delightful mix of crisp greens, tart apples, crunchy walnuts, and tangy feta cheese. Topped with a zesty homemade vinaigrette, this salad is not just a side dish; it’s a celebration of winter flavors that will brighten any table. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe is both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, kale)
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the mixed greens under cold water and place them in a large salad bowl.
- Core and slice the apple thinly, adding it to the bowl.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant; add to the salad along with dried cranberries.
- Crumble feta cheese over the top of the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Just before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg