Description
Winter is the perfect time to enjoy a vibrant Winter Salad, brimming with fresh flavors that brighten up chilly days. This delightful dish combines crisp mixed greens, sweet seasonal fruits, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy toasted nuts, all drizzled with a zesty citrus dressing. It’s not just a salad—it’s a celebration of winter gatherings that warms the heart and tantalizes the taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- 1 cup seasonal fruit (diced apples or pears)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash and dry mixed greens thoroughly. Dice your chosen seasonal fruit into bite-sized pieces.
- Toast the nuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans or walnuts until golden brown, stirring frequently.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, diced fruit, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted nuts. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg