Apple feta salad with balsamic dressing
Combining sweet and savory, this apple feta salad with red onion is a light summery delight. And best of all, it can be prepared in 10 minutes or less.
Ingredients
 | 1 Red apple – I recommend red apples (rather than green) as they are slightly sweeter and less citrusy |
 | 5 oz bag of mixed greens – you can use any sort of mixed greens like arugula, mâche, frisée, chicory, romain lettuce, baby spinach, etc. |
 | 1/2 red onion |
 | (Optional) 2 tablespoons of crushed walnuts |
For the dressing:
 | 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar |
 | 1 tablespoon of olive oil |
 | 200 g (3/4 cup) of feta cheese |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
 | (Optional) 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper – to add a bit of zing to the juices from the apple |
How to make this apple feta salad
- Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, optional cayenne, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing.
- Chop the feta, red onion, and apples into small, even pieces.
- Add the mixed greens to a large salad bowl, then top with the chopped ingredients.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Toss well to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately.
If you are looking for something different, this apple feta salad with red onion is an easy dish that will give your tastebuds a treat, while still being quite healthy.
It has a nice balance of sweet and savory and goes great with a dish like grilled chicken or baked pork. With salty feta as the star ingredient, together with a crisp sweet apple, tangy red onion and fresh herbs, you’re looking at a dish that’s bursting with flavour.
It is a healthy and filling meal that you can make in 10 minutes or less, and can be served at just about any occasion. From a packed lunch to a starter at a dinner party, this delectable salad will not be out of place.
It is also the perfect side dish to bring to a summer potluck or barbecue out in the sun.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 oz bag of mixed greens
- 1 red apple
- 200 g of feta cheese (3/4 cup)
- 1/2 red onion
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons of walnuts (optional)
Salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing the olive oil and balsamic vinegar (and optional cayenne pepper), along with the salt and pepper.
- Chop the feta, red onion, and apples into small pieces.
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens with all the ingredients including the dressing.
- Toss the salad to make sure that the dressing coats evenly.
- Serve when ready.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
Apple feta salad makes a wonderful salad to serve as a starter and get the tastebuds ready for more. I would recommend serving it with something light like air fryer lemon pepper chicken drumsticks or this instant pot lemon garlic scallops pasta.
How to store it?
You can prepare the apple feta salad and the balsamic vinaigrette a few hours in advance, but don’t add the dressing into the salad. The salad will become heavy and wilt with the dressing on top, so it is best to keep them separately.
Keep them separate in the fridge, and when ready to serve remove both from the fridge about 20 minutes in advance so that they get to room temperature. Then add the balsamic dressing onto the salad a few minutes before you are ready to serve.
