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Vegetables and fruits are the foundation of the Mediterranean Diet. Salads are a great way to add fruits and vegetables to your diet. During the Winter, fruits and vegetables can be limited, but that doesn't mean that your salad has to be boring. Add fruit and other ingredients such as nuts, cheese, and dressing for a flavorful meal. Try this recipe for Apple Pecan Feta Salad to get started.
Light and fresh, this salad with grapes and feta cheese is full of crunchy apple and celery, and smoky toasted pecan flavors.
Dress with a slightly sweet and tangy raspberry vinaigrette dressing and you have a delicious salad.
Ingredients
Add a variety of ingredients to make your salads more interesting. For this Grape and Apple Salad you need:
- mixed greens
- apples
- grapes
- celery
- feta cheese
- pecans
- lemon juice
- Raspberry vinaigrette
Instructions
Step 1. Toast the pecans. In microwave. Place pecans on a plate in a single layer. Spread evenly. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir the pecans spread out and repeat. I do this 4 or 5 times until the pecans smell toasted. Let the pecans cool to room temperature. In a frying pan. Place pecans in a frying pan over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent browning. Remove and allow pecans to cool.
Step 2. Scrub apples underwater. Slice thinly. Lightly toss with lemon juice. Set aside.
Step 3. Chop celery into small pieces.
Step 4. Slice grapes in half.
Step 5. Add your favorite combination of greens to a large bowl.
Step 6. Add pecans, apple slices, celery, grapes, and feta cheese to salad greens. Toss lightly.
Step 7. Drizzle with up to 1/4 cup Raspberry Balsamic Vinegarette. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
The components of this apple feta salad can be prepared up to 24 hours prior to serving and stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
Add dressing immediately prior to serving.
How to Serve Apple Pecan Salad
Include apple salad with grapes as a side salad along with fish or chicken and vegetables. To serve as an entree by including chopped baked chicken.
Serve with a crust of bread and you have a tasty meal.
Don't have Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar? Try my Mediterranean Salad Dressing recipe.
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Feta Cheese Grape and Apple Pecan Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups salad greens Spring Mix
- 1 cup grapes halved
- 1 lg Apple
- 1/2 cup celery
- 1/2 cup pecans toasted
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing
Instructions
- Toast pecans in frying pan over medium low heat. Slice apple, chop celery, and grapes. Set aside. Rinse salad greens in a salad spinner.
- Transfer salad greens to a large bowl. Add apples, celery, pecans, and grapes. Lightly toss to combine.
- Drizzle lightly with Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing. Toss to coat with dressing.
- Sprinkle with crumbled Feta cheese.
Nutrition
October 2022 Update: Minor post updates.
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